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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.58, 2,463.95 and 616.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.58, 2,463.95 and 616.50 is: 924.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.58 : 2,463.95 = 616.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.58/2,463.95 = 616.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.58x = 2,463.95 × 616.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.58x = 1,519,025.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,025.18/1,642.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.78

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