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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.51, 2,427.22 and 631.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.51, 2,427.22 and 631.25 is: 946.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.51 : 2,427.22 = 631.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.51/2,427.22 = 631.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.51x = 2,427.22 × 631.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.51x = 1,532,179.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,179.47/1,618.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.66

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