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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.69, 2,620.92 and 651.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.69, 2,620.92 and 651.45 is: 976.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.69 : 2,620.92 = 651.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.69/2,620.92 = 651.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.69x = 2,620.92 × 651.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.69x = 1,707,410.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,410.61/1,747.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.95

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