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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,657.72, 2,484.80 and 617.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,657.72, 2,484.80 and 617.08 is: 924.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,657.72 : 2,484.80 = 617.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,657.72/2,484.80 = 617.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,657.72x = 2,484.80 × 617.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,657.72x = 1,533,320.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,320.38/1,657.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.96

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