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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.04, 2,536.20 and 651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.04, 2,536.20 and 651 is: 976.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.04 : 2,536.20 = 651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.04/2,536.20 = 651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.04x = 2,536.20 × 651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.04x = 1,651,066.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,066.20/1,691.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.36

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