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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.62, 2,426.44 and 644.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.62, 2,426.44 and 644.42 is: 966.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.62 : 2,426.44 = 644.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.62/2,426.44 = 644.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.62x = 2,426.44 × 644.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.62x = 1,563,646.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,646.46/1,617.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.63

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