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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.11, 2,452.60 and 402.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.11, 2,452.60 and 402.46 is: 603.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.11 : 2,452.60 = 402.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.11/2,452.60 = 402.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.11x = 2,452.60 × 402.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.11x = 987,073.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,073.40/1,635.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.67

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