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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.19, 2,414.19 and 454.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.19, 2,414.19 and 454.94 is: 682.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.19 : 2,414.19 = 454.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.19/2,414.19 = 454.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.19x = 2,414.19 × 454.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.19x = 1,098,311.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,311.60/1,609.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.52

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