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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.68, 2,414.76 and 455.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.68, 2,414.76 and 455.40 is: 683.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.68 : 2,414.76 = 455.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.68/2,414.76 = 455.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.68x = 2,414.76 × 455.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.68x = 1,099,681.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,681.70/1,609.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.17

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