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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.55, 2,411.72 and 453.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.55, 2,411.72 and 453.30 is: 680.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.55 : 2,411.72 = 453.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.55/2,411.72 = 453.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.55x = 2,411.72 × 453.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.55x = 1,093,230.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,230.41/1,607.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.06

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