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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.68, 2,415.98 and 636.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.68, 2,415.98 and 636.79 is: 955.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.68 : 2,415.98 = 636.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.68/2,415.98 = 636.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.68x = 2,415.98 × 636.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.68x = 1,538,471.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,471.90/1,610.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.17

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