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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.55, 2,464.18 and 616.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.55, 2,464.18 and 616.55 is: 924.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.55 : 2,464.18 = 616.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.55/2,464.18 = 616.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.55x = 2,464.18 × 616.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.55x = 1,519,282.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,282.67/1,642.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.96

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