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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.88, 2,421.58 and 640.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.88, 2,421.58 and 640.32 is: 960.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.88 : 2,421.58 = 640.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.88/2,421.58 = 640.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.88x = 2,421.58 × 640.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.88x = 1,550,586.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,586.11/1,614.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.19

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