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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,603.75, 2,406.08 and 617.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,603.75, 2,406.08 and 617.02 is: 925.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,603.75 : 2,406.08 = 617.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,603.75/2,406.08 = 617.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,603.75x = 2,406.08 × 617.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,603.75x = 1,484,584.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,584.37/1,603.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.70

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