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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.32, 2,414.52 and 636.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.32, 2,414.52 and 636.88 is: 954.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.32 : 2,414.52 = 636.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.32/2,414.52 = 636.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.32x = 2,414.52 × 636.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.32x = 1,537,759.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,759.50/1,610.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.94

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