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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.40, 2,410.86 and 453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.40, 2,410.86 and 453 is: 679.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.40 : 2,410.86 = 453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.40/2,410.86 = 453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.40x = 2,410.86 × 453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.40x = 1,092,119.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,119.58/1,607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.43

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