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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.94, 2,454.33 and 481.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.94, 2,454.33 and 481.69 is: 722.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.94 : 2,454.33 = 481.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.94/2,454.33 = 481.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.94x = 2,454.33 × 481.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.94x = 1,182,226.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,226.22/1,635.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.66

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