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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.74, 2,462.61 and 487.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.74, 2,462.61 and 487.49 is: 731.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.74 : 2,462.61 = 487.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.74/2,462.61 = 487.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.74x = 2,462.61 × 487.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.74x = 1,200,498.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,498.37/1,641.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.24

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