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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.46, 2,421.80 and 641.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.46, 2,421.80 and 641.02 is: 960.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.46 : 2,421.80 = 641.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.46/2,421.80 = 641.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.46x = 2,421.80 × 641.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.46x = 1,552,422.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,422.24/1,615.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.98

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