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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.61, 2,414.49 and 637.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.61, 2,414.49 and 637.39 is: 955.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.61 : 2,414.49 = 637.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.61/2,414.49 = 637.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.61x = 2,414.49 × 637.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.61x = 1,538,971.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,971.78/1,610.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.52

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