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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.92, 2,462.40 and 716.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.92, 2,462.40 and 716.52 is: 1,073.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.92 : 2,462.40 = 716.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.92/2,462.40 = 716.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.92x = 2,462.40 × 716.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.92x = 1,764,358.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,358.85/1,642.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.92

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