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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,653.81, 2,481.28 and 1,036.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,653.81, 2,481.28 and 1,036.77 is: 1,555.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,653.81 : 2,481.28 = 1,036.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,653.81/2,481.28 = 1,036.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,653.81x = 2,481.28 × 1,036.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,653.81x = 2,572,516.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,516.67/1,653.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.51

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