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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.02, 2,522.49 and 641.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.02, 2,522.49 and 641.24 is: 961.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.02 : 2,522.49 = 641.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.02/2,522.49 = 641.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.02x = 2,522.49 × 641.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.02x = 1,617,521.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,521.49/1,682.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.65

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