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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.46, 2,411.63 and 553.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.46, 2,411.63 and 553.28 is: 830.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.46 : 2,411.63 = 553.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.46/2,411.63 = 553.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.46x = 2,411.63 × 553.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.46x = 1,334,291.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,291.82/1,607.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.06

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