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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.70, 2,433.51 and 648.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.70, 2,433.51 and 648.90 is: 973.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.70 : 2,433.51 = 648.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.70/2,433.51 = 648.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.70x = 2,433.51 × 648.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.70x = 1,579,104.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,104.64/1,622.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.13

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