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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,645.69, 2,465.93 and 604.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,645.69, 2,465.93 and 604.26 is: 905.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,645.69 : 2,465.93 = 604.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,645.69/2,465.93 = 604.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,645.69x = 2,465.93 × 604.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,645.69x = 1,490,050.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,050.53/1,645.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.43

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