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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.58, 2,408.67 and 1,144.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.58, 2,408.67 and 1,144.53 is: 1,714.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.58 : 2,408.67 = 1,144.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.58/2,408.67 = 1,144.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.58x = 2,408.67 × 1,144.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.58x = 2,756,795.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,756,795.08/1,607.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.87

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