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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.48, 2,217.48 and 1,083.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.48, 2,217.48 and 1,083.68 is: 1,494.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.48 : 2,217.48 = 1,083.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.48/2,217.48 = 1,083.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.48x = 2,217.48 × 1,083.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.48x = 2,403,038.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403,038.73/1,607.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.91

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