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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.91, 2,408.73 and 631.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.91, 2,408.73 and 631.69 is: 948.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.91 : 2,408.73 = 631.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.91/2,408.73 = 631.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.91x = 2,408.73 × 631.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.91x = 1,521,570.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,570.65/1,604.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.07

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