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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.80, 2,434.18 and 648.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.80, 2,434.18 and 648.88 is: 973.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.80 : 2,434.18 = 648.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.80/2,434.18 = 648.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.80x = 2,434.18 × 648.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.80x = 1,579,490.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,490.72/1,622.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.31

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