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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.72, 2,407.67 and 668.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.72, 2,407.67 and 668.04 is: 1,001.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.72 : 2,407.67 = 668.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.72/2,407.67 = 668.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.72x = 2,407.67 × 668.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.72x = 1,608,419.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,419.87/1,605.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.68

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