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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.71, 2,411.20 and 453.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.71, 2,411.20 and 453.55 is: 680.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.71 : 2,411.20 = 453.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.71/2,411.20 = 453.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.71x = 2,411.20 × 453.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.71x = 1,093,599.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,599.76/1,607.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.22

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