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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.58, 2,411.25 and 957.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.58, 2,411.25 and 957.75 is: 1,436.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.58 : 2,411.25 = 957.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.58/2,411.25 = 957.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.58x = 2,411.25 × 957.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.58x = 2,309,374.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309,374.69/1,607.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.55

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