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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,648.94, 2,470.79 and 607.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,648.94, 2,470.79 and 607.50 is: 910.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,648.94 : 2,470.79 = 607.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,648.94/2,470.79 = 607.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,648.94x = 2,470.79 × 607.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,648.94x = 1,501,001.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,001.89/1,648.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.29

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