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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.37, 2,476.59 and 664.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.37, 2,476.59 and 664.17 is: 996.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.37 : 2,476.59 = 664.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.37/2,476.59 = 664.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.37x = 2,476.59 × 664.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.37x = 1,644,876.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,876.78/1,651.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.07

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