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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.77, 2,451.09 and 812.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.77, 2,451.09 and 812.81 is: 1,217.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.77 : 2,451.09 = 812.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.77/2,451.09 = 812.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.77x = 2,451.09 × 812.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.77x = 1,992,270.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992,270.46/1,635.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.94

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