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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.66, 2,433.12 and 648.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.66, 2,433.12 and 648.04 is: 972.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.66 : 2,433.12 = 648.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.66/2,433.12 = 648.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.66x = 2,433.12 × 648.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.66x = 1,576,759.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,759.08/1,621.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.31

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