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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.90, 2,477.79 and 419.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.90, 2,477.79 and 419.35 is: 629.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.90 : 2,477.79 = 419.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.90/2,477.79 = 419.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.90x = 2,477.79 × 419.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.90x = 1,039,061.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,061.24/1,651.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.01

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