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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,640.24, 2,460.12 and 614

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,640.24, 2,460.12 and 614 is: 920.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,640.24 : 2,460.12 = 614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,640.24/2,460.12 = 614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,640.24x = 2,460.12 × 614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,640.24x = 1,510,513.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,513.68/1,640.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.91

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