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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.85, 2,424.92 and 642.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.85, 2,424.92 and 642.17 is: 963.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.85 : 2,424.92 = 642.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.85/2,424.92 = 642.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.85x = 2,424.92 × 642.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.85x = 1,557,195.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,195.54/1,615.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.70

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