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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.54, 2,406.42 and 617.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.54, 2,406.42 and 617.16 is: 925.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.54 : 2,406.42 = 617.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.54/2,406.42 = 617.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.54x = 2,406.42 × 617.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.54x = 1,485,146.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,146.17/1,604.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.59

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