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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655, 2,482.50 and 743

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655, 2,482.50 and 743 is: 1,114.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655 : 2,482.50 = 743 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655/2,482.50 = 743/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655x = 2,482.50 × 743
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655x = 1,844,497.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,497.50/1,655
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.50

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