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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.19, 2,422.94 and 641.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.19, 2,422.94 and 641.07 is: 961.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.19 : 2,422.94 = 641.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.19/2,422.94 = 641.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.19x = 2,422.94 × 641.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.19x = 1,553,270.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,270.94/1,615.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.67

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