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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.18, 2,405.10 and 991.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.18, 2,405.10 and 991.04 is: 1,483.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.18 : 2,405.10 = 991.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.18/2,405.10 = 991.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.18x = 2,405.10 × 991.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.18x = 2,383,550.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383,550.30/1,607.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.06

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