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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.80, 2,422.96 and 640.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.80, 2,422.96 and 640.88 is: 961.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.80 : 2,422.96 = 640.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.80/2,422.96 = 640.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.80x = 2,422.96 × 640.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.80x = 1,552,826.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,826.60/1,614.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.62

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