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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.99, 2,473.20 and 1,157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.99, 2,473.20 and 1,157.80 is: 1,733.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.99 : 2,473.20 = 1,157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.99/2,473.20 = 1,157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.99x = 2,473.20 × 1,157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.99x = 2,863,470.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,470.96/1,651.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.35

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