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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.70, 2,411.43 and 553.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.70, 2,411.43 and 553.41 is: 830.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.70 : 2,411.43 = 553.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.70/2,411.43 = 553.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.70x = 2,411.43 × 553.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.70x = 1,334,502.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,502.18/1,607.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.07

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