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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.68, 2,411.70 and 634.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.68, 2,411.70 and 634.06 is: 951.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.68 : 2,411.70 = 634.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.68/2,411.70 = 634.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.68x = 2,411.70 × 634.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.68x = 1,529,162.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,162.50/1,607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.16

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