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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.76, 2,462.62 and 615.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.76, 2,462.62 and 615.76 is: 923.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.76 : 2,462.62 = 615.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.76/2,462.62 = 615.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.76x = 2,462.62 × 615.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.76x = 1,516,382.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,382.89/1,641.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.63

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