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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.90, 2,619.52 and 651.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.90, 2,619.52 and 651.16 is: 975.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.90 : 2,619.52 = 651.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.90/2,619.52 = 651.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.90x = 2,619.52 × 651.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.90x = 1,705,726.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,726.64/1,747.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.87

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