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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,653.52, 2,481.25 and 614.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,653.52, 2,481.25 and 614.24 is: 921.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,653.52 : 2,481.25 = 614.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,653.52/2,481.25 = 614.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,653.52x = 2,481.25 × 614.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,653.52x = 1,524,083
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,083/1,653.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.72

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