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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.69, 2,463.30 and 601.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.69, 2,463.30 and 601.94 is: 902.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.69 : 2,463.30 = 601.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.69/2,463.30 = 601.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.69x = 2,463.30 × 601.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.69x = 1,482,758.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,758.80/1,642.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.64

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