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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.51, 2,410.07 and 913.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.51, 2,410.07 and 913.96 is: 1,371.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.51 : 2,410.07 = 913.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.51/2,410.07 = 913.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.51x = 2,410.07 × 913.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.51x = 2,202,707.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,707.58/1,606.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.11

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