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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.15, 2,476.95 and 676.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.15, 2,476.95 and 676.99 is: 1,015.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.15 : 2,476.95 = 676.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.15/2,476.95 = 676.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.15x = 2,476.95 × 676.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.15x = 1,676,870.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,870.38/1,651.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.58

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