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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.80, 2,423.93 and 641.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.80, 2,423.93 and 641.67 is: 962.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.80 : 2,423.93 = 641.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.80/2,423.93 = 641.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.80x = 2,423.93 × 641.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.80x = 1,555,364.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,364.50/1,615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.60

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