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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.30, 2,411.34 and 453.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.30, 2,411.34 and 453.05 is: 679.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.30 : 2,411.34 = 453.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.30/2,411.34 = 453.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.30x = 2,411.34 × 453.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.30x = 1,092,443.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,443.27/1,607.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.68

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