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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,603.41, 2,406.48 and 630.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,603.41, 2,406.48 and 630.19 is: 945.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,603.41 : 2,406.48 = 630.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,603.41/2,406.48 = 630.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,603.41x = 2,406.48 × 630.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,603.41x = 1,516,536.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,536.48/1,603.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.82

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