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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.32, 2,477.79 and 726.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.32, 2,477.79 and 726.77 is: 1,090.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.32 : 2,477.79 = 726.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.32/2,477.79 = 726.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.32x = 2,477.79 × 726.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.32x = 1,800,772.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,772.41/1,651.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.50

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