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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.77, 2,423.93 and 641.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.77, 2,423.93 and 641.94 is: 963.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.77 : 2,423.93 = 641.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.77/2,423.93 = 641.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.77x = 2,423.93 × 641.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.77x = 1,556,014.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,014.41/1,615.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.02

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