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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.72, 2,449.08 and 606.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.72, 2,449.08 and 606.48 is: 909.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.72 : 2,449.08 = 606.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.72/2,449.08 = 606.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.72x = 2,449.08 × 606.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.72x = 1,485,318.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,318.04/1,632.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.72

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