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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,681.71, 2,522.55 and 641.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,681.71, 2,522.55 and 641.47 is: 962.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,681.71 : 2,522.55 = 641.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,681.71/2,522.55 = 641.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,681.71x = 2,522.55 × 641.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,681.71x = 1,618,140.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,140.15/1,681.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.20

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