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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.54, 2,431.71 and 646.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.54, 2,431.71 and 646.70 is: 970.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.54 : 2,431.71 = 646.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.54/2,431.71 = 646.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.54x = 2,431.71 × 646.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.54x = 1,572,574.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,574.70/1,620.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.40

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