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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.36, 2,217.31 and 1,083.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.36, 2,217.31 and 1,083.56 is: 1,494.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.36 : 2,217.31 = 1,083.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.36/2,217.31 = 1,083.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.36x = 2,217.31 × 1,083.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.36x = 2,402,574.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402,574.63/1,607.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.74

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