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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.28, 2,462.34 and 668.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.28, 2,462.34 and 668.68 is: 1,002.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.28 : 2,462.34 = 668.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.28/2,462.34 = 668.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.28x = 2,462.34 × 668.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.28x = 1,646,517.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,517.51/1,642.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.58

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