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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.79, 2,477.55 and 611.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.79, 2,477.55 and 611.30 is: 916.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.79 : 2,477.55 = 611.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.79/2,477.55 = 611.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.79x = 2,477.55 × 611.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.79x = 1,514,527.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,527.83/1,651.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.90

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