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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,637.95, 2,457.93 and 651.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,637.95, 2,457.93 and 651.23 is: 977.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,637.95 : 2,457.93 = 651.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,637.95/2,457.93 = 651.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,637.95x = 2,457.93 × 651.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,637.95x = 1,600,677.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,677.75/1,637.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.25

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