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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.48, 2,707.66 and 651.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.48, 2,707.66 and 651.08 is: 976.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.48 : 2,707.66 = 651.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.48/2,707.66 = 651.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.48x = 2,707.66 × 651.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.48x = 1,762,903.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,903.27/1,805.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.42

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