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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.90, 2,477.78 and 419.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.90, 2,477.78 and 419.36 is: 629.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.90 : 2,477.78 = 419.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.90/2,477.78 = 419.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.90x = 2,477.78 × 419.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.90x = 1,039,081.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,081.82/1,651.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.02

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