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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.72, 2,447.58 and 605.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.72, 2,447.58 and 605.48 is: 908.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.72 : 2,447.58 = 605.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.72/2,447.58 = 605.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.72x = 2,447.58 × 605.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.72x = 1,481,960.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,960.74/1,631.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.22

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