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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.64, 2,411.60 and 453.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.64, 2,411.60 and 453.40 is: 680.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.64 : 2,411.60 = 453.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.64/2,411.60 = 453.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.64x = 2,411.60 × 453.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.64x = 1,093,419.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,419.44/1,607.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.14

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