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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.76, 2,423.01 and 640.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.76, 2,423.01 and 640.87 is: 961.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.76 : 2,423.01 = 640.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.76/2,423.01 = 640.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.76x = 2,423.01 × 640.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.76x = 1,552,834.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,834.42/1,614.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.65

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