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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.11, 2,476.52 and 677.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.11, 2,476.52 and 677.15 is: 1,015.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.11 : 2,476.52 = 677.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.11/2,476.52 = 677.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.11x = 2,476.52 × 677.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.11x = 1,676,959.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,959.75/1,651.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.66

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