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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.98, 2,477.08 and 726.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.98, 2,477.08 and 726.48 is: 1,089.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.98 : 2,477.08 = 726.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.98/2,477.08 = 726.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.98x = 2,477.08 × 726.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.98x = 1,799,549.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,549.08/1,651.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.33

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