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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.98, 2,477.73 and 481.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.98, 2,477.73 and 481.67 is: 722.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.98 : 2,477.73 = 481.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.98/2,477.73 = 481.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.98x = 2,477.73 × 481.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.98x = 1,193,446.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,446.92/1,651.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.43

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