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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.57, 2,406.86 and 617.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.57, 2,406.86 and 617.27 is: 925.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.57 : 2,406.86 = 617.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.57/2,406.86 = 617.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.57x = 2,406.86 × 617.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.57x = 1,485,690.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,690.03/1,604.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.91

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