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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.44, 2,453.28 and 481.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.44, 2,453.28 and 481.28 is: 721.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.44 : 2,453.28 = 481.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.44/2,453.28 = 481.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.44x = 2,453.28 × 481.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.44x = 1,180,714.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,714.60/1,635.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.96

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