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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.49, 2,708.24 and 651.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.49, 2,708.24 and 651.24 is: 976.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.49 : 2,708.24 = 651.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.49/2,708.24 = 651.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.49x = 2,708.24 × 651.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.49x = 1,763,714.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,714.22/1,805.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.86

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