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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.06, 2,410.59 and 839.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.06, 2,410.59 and 839.06 is: 1,258.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.06 : 2,410.59 = 839.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.06/2,410.59 = 839.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.06x = 2,410.59 × 839.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.06x = 2,022,629.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,629.65/1,607.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.59

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