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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.03, 2,477.40 and 481.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.03, 2,477.40 and 481.64 is: 722.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.03 : 2,477.40 = 481.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.03/2,477.40 = 481.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.03x = 2,477.40 × 481.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.03x = 1,193,202.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,202.55/1,652.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.27

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