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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.25, 2,410.80 and 453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.25, 2,410.80 and 453 is: 679.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.25 : 2,410.80 = 453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.25/2,410.80 = 453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.25x = 2,410.80 × 453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.25x = 1,092,092.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,092.40/1,607.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.48

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