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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.26, 2,476.75 and 611.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.26, 2,476.75 and 611.22 is: 916.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.26 : 2,476.75 = 611.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.26/2,476.75 = 611.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.26x = 2,476.75 × 611.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.26x = 1,513,839.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,839.14/1,651.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.78

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