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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.43, 2,430.63 and 633.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.43, 2,430.63 and 633.34 is: 950.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.43 : 2,430.63 = 633.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.43/2,430.63 = 633.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.43x = 2,430.63 × 633.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.43x = 1,539,424.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,424.02/1,620.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.01

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