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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.25, 2,461.88 and 487

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.25, 2,461.88 and 487 is: 730.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.25 : 2,461.88 = 487 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.25/2,461.88 = 487/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.25x = 2,461.88 × 487
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.25x = 1,198,935.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,935.56/1,641.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.50

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