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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.76, 2,434.68 and 648.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.76, 2,434.68 and 648.60 is: 973.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.76 : 2,434.68 = 648.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.76/2,434.68 = 648.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.76x = 2,434.68 × 648.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.76x = 1,579,133.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,133.45/1,622.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.12

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