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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.51, 2,477.26 and 418.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.51, 2,477.26 and 418.82 is: 628.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.51 : 2,477.26 = 418.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.51/2,477.26 = 418.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.51x = 2,477.26 × 418.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.51x = 1,037,532.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,532.75/1,651.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.23

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