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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.01, 2,477.36 and 727.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.01, 2,477.36 and 727.21 is: 1,091.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.01 : 2,477.36 = 727.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.01/2,477.36 = 727.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.01x = 2,477.36 × 727.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.01x = 1,801,560.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,560.97/1,651.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.19

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