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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.14, 2,476.31 and 480.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.14, 2,476.31 and 480.83 is: 721.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.14 : 2,476.31 = 480.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.14/2,476.31 = 480.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.14x = 2,476.31 × 480.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.14x = 1,190,672.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,672.96/1,651.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.12

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