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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.17, 2,474.15 and 609.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.17, 2,474.15 and 609.74 is: 913.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.17 : 2,474.15 = 609.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.17/2,474.15 = 609.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.17x = 2,474.15 × 609.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.17x = 1,508,588.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,588.22/1,651.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.65

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