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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.25, 2,406.83 and 617.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.25, 2,406.83 and 617.52 is: 926.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.25 : 2,406.83 = 617.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.25/2,406.83 = 617.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.25x = 2,406.83 × 617.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.25x = 1,486,250.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,250.54/1,604.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.45

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