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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.89, 2,463.66 and 602.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.89, 2,463.66 and 602.65 is: 903.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.89 : 2,463.66 = 602.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.89/2,463.66 = 602.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.89x = 2,463.66 × 602.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.89x = 1,484,724.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,724.70/1,642.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.73

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