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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.61, 2,436.70 and 649.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.61, 2,436.70 and 649.97 is: 974.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.61 : 2,436.70 = 649.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.61/2,436.70 = 649.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.61x = 2,436.70 × 649.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.61x = 1,583,781.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,781.90/1,624.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.87

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