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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.93, 2,279.67 and 905.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.93, 2,279.67 and 905.90 is: 1,250.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.93 : 2,279.67 = 905.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.93/2,279.67 = 905.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.93x = 2,279.67 × 905.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.93x = 2,065,144.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,144.73/1,651.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.14

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