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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.34, 2,478.09 and 677.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.34, 2,478.09 and 677.45 is: 1,016.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.34 : 2,478.09 = 677.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.34/2,478.09 = 677.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.34x = 2,478.09 × 677.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.34x = 1,678,769.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,769.68/1,651.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.61

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