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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.83, 2,477.76 and 714.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.83, 2,477.76 and 714.60 is: 1,071.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.83 : 2,477.76 = 714.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.83/2,477.76 = 714.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.83x = 2,477.76 × 714.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.83x = 1,770,607.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,607.30/1,651.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.91

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