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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.69, 2,482.37 and 484.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.69, 2,482.37 and 484.73 is: 727.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.69 : 2,482.37 = 484.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.69/2,482.37 = 484.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.69x = 2,482.37 × 484.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.69x = 1,203,275.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,275.89/1,654.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.19

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