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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.29, 2,476.83 and 611.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.29, 2,476.83 and 611.10 is: 916.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.29 : 2,476.83 = 611.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.29/2,476.83 = 611.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.29x = 2,476.83 × 611.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.29x = 1,513,590.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,590.81/1,651.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.61

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