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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,883.95, 2,826.31 and 651.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,883.95, 2,826.31 and 651.41 is: 977.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,883.95 : 2,826.31 = 651.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,883.95/2,826.31 = 651.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,883.95x = 2,826.31 × 651.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,883.95x = 1,841,086.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,841,086.60/1,883.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.25

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