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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.34, 2,708.49 and 651.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.34, 2,708.49 and 651.18 is: 976.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.34 : 2,708.49 = 651.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.34/2,708.49 = 651.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.34x = 2,708.49 × 651.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.34x = 1,763,714.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,714.52/1,805.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.94

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