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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.21, 2,452.73 and 402.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.21, 2,452.73 and 402.62 is: 603.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.21 : 2,452.73 = 402.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.21/2,452.73 = 402.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.21x = 2,452.73 × 402.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.21x = 987,503.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,503.88/1,635.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.90

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