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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,634.93, 2,453.49 and 608.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,634.93, 2,453.49 and 608.93 is: 913.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,634.93 : 2,453.49 = 608.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,634.93/2,453.49 = 608.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,634.93x = 2,453.49 × 608.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,634.93x = 1,494,003.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,003.67/1,634.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.80

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