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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.73, 2,430.22 and 633.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.73, 2,430.22 and 633.88 is: 950.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.73 : 2,430.22 = 633.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.73/2,430.22 = 633.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.73x = 2,430.22 × 633.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.73x = 1,540,467.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,467.85/1,620.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.48

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