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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.48, 2,411.22 and 923

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.48, 2,411.22 and 923 is: 1,384.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.48 : 2,411.22 = 923 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.48/2,411.22 = 923/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.48x = 2,411.22 × 923
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.48x = 2,225,556.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,556.06/1,607.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.50

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