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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.64, 2,414.60 and 455.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.64, 2,414.60 and 455.40 is: 683.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.64 : 2,414.60 = 455.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.64/2,414.60 = 455.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.64x = 2,414.60 × 455.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.64x = 1,099,608.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,608.84/1,609.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.14

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