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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.69, 2,492.64 and 621.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.69, 2,492.64 and 621.45 is: 932.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.69 : 2,492.64 = 621.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.69/2,492.64 = 621.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.69x = 2,492.64 × 621.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.69x = 1,549,051.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,051.13/1,661.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.21

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