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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.59, 2,477.58 and 611.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.59, 2,477.58 and 611.41 is: 917.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.59 : 2,477.58 = 611.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.59/2,477.58 = 611.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.59x = 2,477.58 × 611.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.59x = 1,514,817.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,817.19/1,651.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.19

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