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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.15, 2,414.81 and 636.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.15, 2,414.81 and 636.26 is: 954.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.15 : 2,414.81 = 636.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.15/2,414.81 = 636.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.15x = 2,414.81 × 636.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.15x = 1,536,431.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,431.76/1,610.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.22

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