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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.65, 2,732.63 and 651.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.65, 2,732.63 and 651.53 is: 977.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.65 : 2,732.63 = 651.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.65/2,732.63 = 651.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.65x = 2,732.63 × 651.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.65x = 1,780,373.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780,373.50/1,821.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.34

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