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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.20, 2,445.36 and 604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.20, 2,445.36 and 604 is: 905.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.20 : 2,445.36 = 604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.20/2,445.36 = 604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.20x = 2,445.36 × 604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.20x = 1,476,997.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,997.44/1,631.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.47

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