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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.68, 2,492.24 and 621.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.68, 2,492.24 and 621.57 is: 932.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.68 : 2,492.24 = 621.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.68/2,492.24 = 621.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.68x = 2,492.24 × 621.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.68x = 1,549,107.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,107.85/1,661.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.25

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