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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.43, 2,476.27 and 725.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.43, 2,476.27 and 725.92 is: 1,088.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.43 : 2,476.27 = 725.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.43/2,476.27 = 725.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.43x = 2,476.27 × 725.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.43x = 1,797,573.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,573.92/1,651.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.50

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