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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.67, 2,434.61 and 648.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.67, 2,434.61 and 648.84 is: 973.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.67 : 2,434.61 = 648.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.67/2,434.61 = 648.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.67x = 2,434.61 × 648.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.67x = 1,579,679.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,679.45/1,622.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.51

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