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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.28, 2,410.92 and 957.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.28, 2,410.92 and 957.66 is: 1,436.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.28 : 2,410.92 = 957.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.28/2,410.92 = 957.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.28x = 2,410.92 × 957.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.28x = 2,308,841.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308,841.65/1,607.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.49

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