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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.98, 2,279.56 and 905.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.98, 2,279.56 and 905.90 is: 1,250.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.98 : 2,279.56 = 905.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.98/2,279.56 = 905.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.98x = 2,279.56 × 905.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.98x = 2,065,053.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,053.40/1,651.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.05

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