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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.81, 2,413.08 and 622.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.81, 2,413.08 and 622.36 is: 932.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.81 : 2,413.08 = 622.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.81/2,413.08 = 622.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.81x = 2,413.08 × 622.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.81x = 1,501,804.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,804.47/1,609.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.91

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