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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.81, 2,481.81 and 484.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.81, 2,481.81 and 484.78 is: 727.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.81 : 2,481.81 = 484.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.81/2,481.81 = 484.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.81x = 2,481.81 × 484.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.81x = 1,203,131.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,131.85/1,654.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.05

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