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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.77, 2,193.33 and 639.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.77, 2,193.33 and 639.93 is: 960.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.77 : 2,193.33 = 639.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.77/2,193.33 = 639.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.77x = 2,193.33 × 639.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.77x = 1,403,577.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,577.67/1,461.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.19

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