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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.44, 2,478.72 and 612.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.44, 2,478.72 and 612.71 is: 919.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.44 : 2,478.72 = 612.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.44/2,478.72 = 612.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.44x = 2,478.72 × 612.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.44x = 1,518,736.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,736.53/1,652.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.09

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