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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.81, 2,483.87 and 469.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.81, 2,483.87 and 469.85 is: 704.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.81 : 2,483.87 = 469.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.81/2,483.87 = 469.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.81x = 2,483.87 × 469.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.81x = 1,167,031.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,031.55/1,655.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.81

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