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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,649.89, 2,474.11 and 828.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,649.89, 2,474.11 and 828.01 is: 1,241.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,649.89 : 2,474.11 = 828.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,649.89/2,474.11 = 828.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,649.89x = 2,474.11 × 828.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,649.89x = 2,048,587.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048,587.82/1,649.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.65

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