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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.98, 2,410.86 and 452.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.98, 2,410.86 and 452.73 is: 679.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.98 : 2,410.86 = 452.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.98/2,410.86 = 452.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.98x = 2,410.86 × 452.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.98x = 1,091,468.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,468.65/1,606.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.20

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