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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.69, 2,477.54 and 677.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.69, 2,477.54 and 677.11 is: 1,015.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.69 : 2,477.54 = 677.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.69/2,477.54 = 677.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.69x = 2,477.54 × 677.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.69x = 1,677,563.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,563.44/1,651.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.66

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