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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.47, 2,433.24 and 647.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.47, 2,433.24 and 647.64 is: 971.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.47 : 2,433.24 = 647.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.47/2,433.24 = 647.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.47x = 2,433.24 × 647.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.47x = 1,575,863.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,863.55/1,621.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.87

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