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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.69, 2,462.94 and 487.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.69, 2,462.94 and 487.44 is: 731.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.69 : 2,462.94 = 487.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.69/2,462.94 = 487.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.69x = 2,462.94 × 487.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.69x = 1,200,533.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,533.04/1,641.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.28

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