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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,653.91, 2,481 and 613.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,653.91, 2,481 and 613.92 is: 920.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,653.91 : 2,481 = 613.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,653.91/2,481 = 613.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,653.91x = 2,481 × 613.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,653.91x = 1,523,123.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,123.12/1,653.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.93

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