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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,649.93, 2,474.61 and 610.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,649.93, 2,474.61 and 610.42 is: 915.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,649.93 : 2,474.61 = 610.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,649.93/2,474.61 = 610.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,649.93x = 2,474.61 × 610.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,649.93x = 1,510,551.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,551.44/1,649.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.52

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