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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.60, 2,461.82 and 717.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.60, 2,461.82 and 717.91 is: 1,075.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.60 : 2,461.82 = 717.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.60/2,461.82 = 717.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.60x = 2,461.82 × 717.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.60x = 1,767,371.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,371.32/1,642.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.96

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