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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.42, 2,461.20 and 717.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.42, 2,461.20 and 717.13 is: 1,074.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.42 : 2,461.20 = 717.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.42/2,461.20 = 717.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.42x = 2,461.20 × 717.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.42x = 1,765,000.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,000.36/1,642.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.63

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