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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.74, 2,437.11 and 470.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.74, 2,437.11 and 470.49 is: 705.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.74 : 2,437.11 = 470.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.74/2,437.11 = 470.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.74x = 2,437.11 × 470.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.74x = 1,146,635.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,635.88/1,624.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.74

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