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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.74, 2,432.97 and 496.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.74, 2,432.97 and 496.10 is: 744.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.74 : 2,432.97 = 496.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.74/2,432.97 = 496.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.74x = 2,432.97 × 496.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.74x = 1,206,996.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,996.42/1,621.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.26

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