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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.40, 2,409.66 and 837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.40, 2,409.66 and 837 is: 1,254.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.40 : 2,409.66 = 837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.40/2,409.66 = 837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.40x = 2,409.66 × 837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.40x = 2,016,885.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,885.42/1,607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.75

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