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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.68, 2,414.88 and 635.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.68, 2,414.88 and 635.88 is: 953.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.68 : 2,414.88 = 635.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.68/2,414.88 = 635.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.68x = 2,414.88 × 635.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.68x = 1,535,573.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,573.89/1,609.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.96

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