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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.84, 2,478.12 and 497.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.84, 2,478.12 and 497.50 is: 746.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.84 : 2,478.12 = 497.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.84/2,478.12 = 497.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.84x = 2,478.12 × 497.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.84x = 1,232,864.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,864.70/1,651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.36

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