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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,649.76, 2,473.92 and 495.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,649.76, 2,473.92 and 495.24 is: 742.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,649.76 : 2,473.92 = 495.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,649.76/2,473.92 = 495.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,649.76x = 2,473.92 × 495.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,649.76x = 1,225,184.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,184.14/1,649.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.64

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