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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.04, 2,458.52 and 406.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.04, 2,458.52 and 406.43 is: 609.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.04 : 2,458.52 = 406.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.04/2,458.52 = 406.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.04x = 2,458.52 × 406.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.04x = 999,201.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,201.96/1,639.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.63

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