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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.16, 2,409.12 and 683.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.16, 2,409.12 and 683.32 is: 1,024.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.16 : 2,409.12 = 683.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.16/2,409.12 = 683.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.16x = 2,409.12 × 683.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.16x = 1,646,199.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,199.88/1,607.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.29

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