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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.70, 2,415.45 and 636.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.70, 2,415.45 and 636.60 is: 954.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.70 : 2,415.45 = 636.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.70/2,415.45 = 636.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.70x = 2,415.45 × 636.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.70x = 1,537,675.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,675.47/1,610.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.66

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