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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.37, 2,483.43 and 485.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.37, 2,483.43 and 485.33 is: 728.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.37 : 2,483.43 = 485.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.37/2,483.43 = 485.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.37x = 2,483.43 × 485.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.37x = 1,205,268.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,268.84/1,655.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.10

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