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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.93, 2,436.21 and 649.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.93, 2,436.21 and 649.71 is: 975.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.93 : 2,436.21 = 649.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.93/2,436.21 = 649.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.93x = 2,436.21 × 649.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.93x = 1,582,830.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,830.00/1,622.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.29

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