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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.68, 2,476.85 and 611.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.68, 2,476.85 and 611.75 is: 917.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.68 : 2,476.85 = 611.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.68/2,476.85 = 611.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.68x = 2,476.85 × 611.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.68x = 1,515,197.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,197.54/1,651.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.37

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