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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.84, 2,432.49 and 647.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.84, 2,432.49 and 647.68 is: 971.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.84 : 2,432.49 = 647.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.84/2,432.49 = 647.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.84x = 2,432.49 × 647.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.84x = 1,575,475.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,475.12/1,621.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.41

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