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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.48, 2,414.10 and 455.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.48, 2,414.10 and 455.23 is: 682.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.48 : 2,414.10 = 455.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.48/2,414.10 = 455.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.48x = 2,414.10 × 455.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.48x = 1,098,970.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,970.74/1,609.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.81

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