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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.92, 2,464.88 and 821.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.92, 2,464.88 and 821.04 is: 1,232.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.92 : 2,464.88 = 821.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.92/2,464.88 = 821.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.92x = 2,464.88 × 821.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.92x = 2,023,765.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,765.08/1,641.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.56

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