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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.62, 2,477.50 and 920.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.62, 2,477.50 and 920.64 is: 1,381.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.62 : 2,477.50 = 920.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.62/2,477.50 = 920.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.62x = 2,477.50 × 920.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.62x = 2,280,885.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,885.60/1,651.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.00

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