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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.32, 2,708.10 and 651.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.32, 2,708.10 and 651.16 is: 976.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.32 : 2,708.10 = 651.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.32/2,708.10 = 651.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.32x = 2,708.10 × 651.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.32x = 1,763,406.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,406.40/1,805.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.78

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