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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.52, 2,708.12 and 651.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.52, 2,708.12 and 651.26 is: 976.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.52 : 2,708.12 = 651.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.52/2,708.12 = 651.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.52x = 2,708.12 × 651.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.52x = 1,763,690.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,690.23/1,805.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.83

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