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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.31, 2,410.97 and 839.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.31, 2,410.97 and 839.31 is: 1,258.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.31 : 2,410.97 = 839.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.31/2,410.97 = 839.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.31x = 2,410.97 × 839.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.31x = 2,023,547.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,547.03/1,607.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.97

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