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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.81, 2,707.10 and 651.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.81, 2,707.10 and 651.29 is: 976.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.81 : 2,707.10 = 651.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.81/2,707.10 = 651.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.81x = 2,707.10 × 651.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.81x = 1,763,103.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,103.90/1,805.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.35

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