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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.71, 2,406.66 and 617.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.71, 2,406.66 and 617.32 is: 925.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.71 : 2,406.66 = 617.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.71/2,406.66 = 617.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.71x = 2,406.66 × 617.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.71x = 1,485,679.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,679.35/1,604.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.82

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