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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.38, 2,423.79 and 641.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.38, 2,423.79 and 641.22 is: 962.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.38 : 2,423.79 = 641.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.38/2,423.79 = 641.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.38x = 2,423.79 × 641.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.38x = 1,554,182.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,182.62/1,615.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.12

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