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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.89, 2,478.80 and 612.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.89, 2,478.80 and 612.63 is: 919.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.89 : 2,478.80 = 612.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.89/2,478.80 = 612.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.89x = 2,478.80 × 612.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.89x = 1,518,588.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,588.78/1,651.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.30

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