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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.42, 2,407.56 and 618.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.42, 2,407.56 and 618.32 is: 927.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.42 : 2,407.56 = 618.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.42/2,407.56 = 618.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.42x = 2,407.56 × 618.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.42x = 1,488,630.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,630.46/1,605.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.25

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