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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.06, 2,421.63 and 640.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.06, 2,421.63 and 640.44 is: 960.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.06 : 2,421.63 = 640.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.06/2,421.63 = 640.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.06x = 2,421.63 × 640.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.06x = 1,550,908.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,908.72/1,614.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.87

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