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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.36, 2,453.16 and 481.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.36, 2,453.16 and 481.16 is: 721.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.36 : 2,453.16 = 481.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.36/2,453.16 = 481.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.36x = 2,453.16 × 481.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.36x = 1,180,362.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,362.47/1,635.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.78

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