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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.02, 2,708.49 and 651.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.02, 2,708.49 and 651.50 is: 977.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.02 : 2,708.49 = 651.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.02/2,708.49 = 651.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.02x = 2,708.49 × 651.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.02x = 1,764,581.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,581.24/1,806.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.06

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