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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.58, 2,217.51 and 985.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.58, 2,217.51 and 985.50 is: 1,359.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.58 : 2,217.51 = 985.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.58/2,217.51 = 985.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.58x = 2,217.51 × 985.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.58x = 2,185,356.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,356.11/1,607.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.41

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