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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.31, 2,409.14 and 1,118.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.31, 2,409.14 and 1,118.88 is: 1,677.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.31 : 2,409.14 = 1,118.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.31/2,409.14 = 1,118.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.31x = 2,409.14 × 1,118.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.31x = 2,695,541.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695,541.36/1,607.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.05

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