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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.32, 2,462.38 and 487.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.32, 2,462.38 and 487.07 is: 730.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.32 : 2,462.38 = 487.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.32/2,462.38 = 487.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.32x = 2,462.38 × 487.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.32x = 1,199,336.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,336.68/1,641.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.72

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