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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.24, 2,474.58 and 957.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.24, 2,474.58 and 957.46 is: 1,434.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.24 : 2,474.58 = 957.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.24/2,474.58 = 957.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.24x = 2,474.58 × 957.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.24x = 2,369,311.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,369,311.37/1,651.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.87

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