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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,648.53, 2,469.63 and 825.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,648.53, 2,469.63 and 825.84 is: 1,237.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,648.53 : 2,469.63 = 825.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,648.53/2,469.63 = 825.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,648.53x = 2,469.63 × 825.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,648.53x = 2,039,519.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,519.24/1,648.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.17

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