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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.71, 2,424.28 and 642.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.71, 2,424.28 and 642.67 is: 963.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.71 : 2,424.28 = 642.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.71/2,424.28 = 642.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.71x = 2,424.28 × 642.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.71x = 1,558,012.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,012.03/1,617.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.10

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