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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.98, 2,478.46 and 1,034.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.98, 2,478.46 and 1,034.80 is: 1,552.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.98 : 2,478.46 = 1,034.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.98/2,478.46 = 1,034.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.98x = 2,478.46 × 1,034.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.98x = 2,564,710.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564,710.41/1,651.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.51

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