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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.54, 2,406.86 and 825.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.54, 2,406.86 and 825.85 is: 1,236.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.54 : 2,406.86 = 825.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.54/2,406.86 = 825.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.54x = 2,406.86 × 825.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.54x = 1,987,711.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,711.95/1,607.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.50

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