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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.13, 2,409.35 and 451.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.13, 2,409.35 and 451.88 is: 677.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.13 : 2,409.35 = 451.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.13/2,409.35 = 451.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.13x = 2,409.35 × 451.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.13x = 1,088,737.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,737.08/1,606.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.86

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