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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.59, 2,414.21 and 455.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.59, 2,414.21 and 455.25 is: 682.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.59 : 2,414.21 = 455.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.59/2,414.21 = 455.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.59x = 2,414.21 × 455.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.59x = 1,099,066.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,066.83/1,609.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.82

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