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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.96, 2,477.78 and 611.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.96, 2,477.78 and 611.96 is: 917.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.96 : 2,477.78 = 611.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.96/2,477.78 = 611.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.96x = 2,477.78 × 611.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.96x = 1,516,299.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,299.19/1,651.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.88

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