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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,649.54, 2,474.44 and 495.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,649.54, 2,474.44 and 495.26 is: 742.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,649.54 : 2,474.44 = 495.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,649.54/2,474.44 = 495.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,649.54x = 2,474.44 × 495.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,649.54x = 1,225,491.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,491.15/1,649.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.93

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