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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,649.41, 2,474.28 and 609.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,649.41, 2,474.28 and 609.69 is: 914.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,649.41 : 2,474.28 = 609.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,649.41/2,474.28 = 609.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,649.41x = 2,474.28 × 609.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,649.41x = 1,508,543.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,543.77/1,649.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.60

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