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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.63, 2,461.02 and 1,120.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.63, 2,461.02 and 1,120.94 is: 1,679.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.63 : 2,461.02 = 1,120.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.63/2,461.02 = 1,120.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.63x = 2,461.02 × 1,120.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.63x = 2,758,648.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,758,648.48/1,642.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.41

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