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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.34, 2,410.74 and 633.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.34, 2,410.74 and 633.18 is: 949.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.34 : 2,410.74 = 633.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.34/2,410.74 = 633.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.34x = 2,410.74 × 633.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.34x = 1,526,432.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,432.35/1,607.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.66

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