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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.85, 2,422.57 and 641.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.85, 2,422.57 and 641.02 is: 961.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.85 : 2,422.57 = 641.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.85/2,422.57 = 641.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.85x = 2,422.57 × 641.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.85x = 1,552,915.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,915.82/1,614.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.65

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