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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.53, 2,474.13 and 828.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.53, 2,474.13 and 828.84 is: 1,241.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.53 : 2,474.13 = 828.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.53/2,474.13 = 828.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.53x = 2,474.13 × 828.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.53x = 2,050,657.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,657.91/1,651.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.67

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