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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.56, 2,706.72 and 651.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.56, 2,706.72 and 651.04 is: 975.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.56 : 2,706.72 = 651.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.56/2,706.72 = 651.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.56x = 2,706.72 × 651.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.56x = 1,762,182.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,182.99/1,805.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.98

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