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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.20, 2,446.86 and 605

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.20, 2,446.86 and 605 is: 906.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.20 : 2,446.86 = 605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.20/2,446.86 = 605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.20x = 2,446.86 × 605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.20x = 1,480,350.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,350.30/1,632.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.97

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