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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.65, 2,411.62 and 633.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.65, 2,411.62 and 633.53 is: 950.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.65 : 2,411.62 = 633.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.65/2,411.62 = 633.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.65x = 2,411.62 × 633.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.65x = 1,527,838.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,838.06/1,607.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.36

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