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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.62, 2,422.27 and 640.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.62, 2,422.27 and 640.72 is: 961.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.62 : 2,422.27 = 640.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.62/2,422.27 = 640.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.62x = 2,422.27 × 640.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.62x = 1,552,005.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,005.42/1,614.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.22

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