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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.30, 2,411.15 and 683.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.30, 2,411.15 and 683.49 is: 1,025.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.30 : 2,411.15 = 683.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.30/2,411.15 = 683.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.30x = 2,411.15 × 683.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.30x = 1,647,996.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,996.91/1,607.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.32

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