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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,820.61, 2,730.78 and 651.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,820.61, 2,730.78 and 651.24 is: 976.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,820.61 : 2,730.78 = 651.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,820.61/2,730.78 = 651.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,820.61x = 2,730.78 × 651.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,820.61x = 1,778,393.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,393.17/1,820.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.81

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