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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.94, 2,477.97 and 611.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.94, 2,477.97 and 611.94 is: 918.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.94 : 2,477.97 = 611.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.94/2,477.97 = 611.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.94x = 2,477.97 × 611.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.94x = 1,516,368.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,368.96/1,650.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.49

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