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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.42, 2,477.11 and 402.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.42, 2,477.11 and 402.03 is: 603.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.42 : 2,477.11 = 402.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.42/2,477.11 = 402.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.42x = 2,477.11 × 402.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.42x = 995,858.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,858.14/1,651.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.03

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