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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.46, 2,410.32 and 955.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.46, 2,410.32 and 955.62 is: 1,435.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.46 : 2,410.32 = 955.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.46/2,410.32 = 955.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.46x = 2,410.32 × 955.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.46x = 2,303,350.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,303,350.00/1,604.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.59

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