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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.72, 2,433.96 and 648.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.72, 2,433.96 and 648.20 is: 972.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.72 : 2,433.96 = 648.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.72/2,433.96 = 648.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.72x = 2,433.96 × 648.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.72x = 1,577,692.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,692.87/1,622.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.25

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