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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.93, 2,482.76 and 615.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.93, 2,482.76 and 615.36 is: 922.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.93 : 2,482.76 = 615.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.93/2,482.76 = 615.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.93x = 2,482.76 × 615.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.93x = 1,527,788.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,788.12/1,655.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.62

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