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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.30, 2,481.32 and 615.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.30, 2,481.32 and 615.02 is: 921.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.30 : 2,481.32 = 615.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.30/2,481.32 = 615.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.30x = 2,481.32 × 615.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.30x = 1,526,061.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,061.43/1,655.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.92

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