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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,608.65, 2,413.27 and 634.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,608.65, 2,413.27 and 634.76 is: 952.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,608.65 : 2,413.27 = 634.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,608.65/2,413.27 = 634.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,608.65x = 2,413.27 × 634.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,608.65x = 1,531,835.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,835.20/1,608.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.25

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