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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.47, 2,219.57 and 1,233.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.47, 2,219.57 and 1,233.86 is: 1,703.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.47 : 2,219.57 = 1,233.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.47/2,219.57 = 1,233.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.47x = 2,219.57 × 1,233.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.47x = 2,738,632.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,632.47/1,607.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.69

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