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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.61, 2,453.35 and 402.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.61, 2,453.35 and 402.96 is: 604.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.61 : 2,453.35 = 402.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.61/2,453.35 = 402.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.61x = 2,453.35 × 402.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.61x = 988,601.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,601.92/1,635.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.42

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