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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.78, 2,431.26 and 466.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.78, 2,431.26 and 466.50 is: 699.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.78 : 2,431.26 = 466.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.78/2,431.26 = 466.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.78x = 2,431.26 × 466.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.78x = 1,134,182.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,182.79/1,620.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.78

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