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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.84, 2,477.52 and 497.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.84, 2,477.52 and 497.44 is: 746.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.84 : 2,477.52 = 497.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.84/2,477.52 = 497.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.84x = 2,477.52 × 497.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.84x = 1,232,417.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,417.55/1,651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.09

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