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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.63, 2,410.31 and 682.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.63, 2,410.31 and 682.22 is: 1,023.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.63 : 2,410.31 = 682.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.63/2,410.31 = 682.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.63x = 2,410.31 × 682.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.63x = 1,644,361.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,361.69/1,606.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.48

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