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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642, 2,463.08 and 487.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642, 2,463.08 and 487.76 is: 731.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642 : 2,463.08 = 487.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642/2,463.08 = 487.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642x = 2,463.08 × 487.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642x = 1,201,391.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,391.90/1,642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.66

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