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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,637.22, 2,454.39 and 610.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,637.22, 2,454.39 and 610.50 is: 915.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,637.22 : 2,454.39 = 610.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,637.22/2,454.39 = 610.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,637.22x = 2,454.39 × 610.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,637.22x = 1,498,405.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,405.10/1,637.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.21

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