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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.72, 2,458.14 and 614.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.72, 2,458.14 and 614.44 is: 921.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.72 : 2,458.14 = 614.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.72/2,458.14 = 614.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.72x = 2,458.14 × 614.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.72x = 1,510,379.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,379.54/1,639.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.12

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