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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.38, 2,411.43 and 914.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.38, 2,411.43 and 914.38 is: 1,371.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.38 : 2,411.43 = 914.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.38/2,411.43 = 914.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.38x = 2,411.43 × 914.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.38x = 2,204,963.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,963.36/1,607.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.77

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