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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.65, 2,453.20 and 481.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.65, 2,453.20 and 481.13 is: 721.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.65 : 2,453.20 = 481.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.65/2,453.20 = 481.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.65x = 2,453.20 × 481.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.65x = 1,180,294.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,294.65/1,635.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.61

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