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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.35, 2,407.75 and 617.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.35, 2,407.75 and 617.69 is: 926.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.35 : 2,407.75 = 617.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.35/2,407.75 = 617.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.35x = 2,407.75 × 617.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.35x = 1,487,247.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,247.57/1,605.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.43

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