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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,608.92, 2,413.96 and 634.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,608.92, 2,413.96 and 634.48 is: 951.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,608.92 : 2,413.96 = 634.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,608.92/2,413.96 = 634.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,608.92x = 2,413.96 × 634.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,608.92x = 1,531,609.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,609.34/1,608.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.95

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