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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.21, 2,434.61 and 649.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.21, 2,434.61 and 649.32 is: 973.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.21 : 2,434.61 = 649.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.21/2,434.61 = 649.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.21x = 2,434.61 × 649.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.21x = 1,580,842.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,842.59/1,623.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.90

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