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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.50, 2,477.22 and 418.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.50, 2,477.22 and 418.86 is: 628.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.50 : 2,477.22 = 418.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.50/2,477.22 = 418.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.50x = 2,477.22 × 418.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.50x = 1,037,608.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,608.37/1,651.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.28

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