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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.70, 2,483.95 and 615.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.70, 2,483.95 and 615.74 is: 923.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.70 : 2,483.95 = 615.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.70/2,483.95 = 615.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.70x = 2,483.95 × 615.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.70x = 1,529,451.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,451.87/1,655.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.75

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