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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.67, 2,476.93 and 481.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.67, 2,476.93 and 481.35 is: 721.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.67 : 2,476.93 = 481.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.67/2,476.93 = 481.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.67x = 2,476.93 × 481.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.67x = 1,192,270.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,270.26/1,651.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.86

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