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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.93, 2,433.20 and 648.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.93, 2,433.20 and 648.29 is: 971.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.93 : 2,433.20 = 648.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.93/2,433.20 = 648.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.93x = 2,433.20 × 648.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.93x = 1,577,415.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,415.99/1,622.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.96

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