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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.92, 2,432.19 and 647.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.92, 2,432.19 and 647.71 is: 971.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.92 : 2,432.19 = 647.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.92/2,432.19 = 647.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.92x = 2,432.19 × 647.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.92x = 1,575,353.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,353.78/1,620.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.89

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