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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,653.53, 2,477.13 and 830.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,653.53, 2,477.13 and 830.84 is: 1,244.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,653.53 : 2,477.13 = 830.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,653.53/2,477.13 = 830.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,653.53x = 2,477.13 × 830.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,653.53x = 2,058,098.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,098.69/1,653.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.67

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