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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.95, 2,477.29 and 541.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.95, 2,477.29 and 541.11 is: 811.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.95 : 2,477.29 = 541.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.95/2,477.29 = 541.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.95x = 2,477.29 × 541.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.95x = 1,340,486.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,486.39/1,651.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.46

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