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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.23, 2,476.98 and 829.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.23, 2,476.98 and 829.08 is: 1,243.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.23 : 2,476.98 = 829.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.23/2,476.98 = 829.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.23x = 2,476.98 × 829.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.23x = 2,053,614.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,614.58/1,651.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.69

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