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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.73, 2,411.13 and 620.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.73, 2,411.13 and 620.39 is: 930.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.73 : 2,411.13 = 620.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.73/2,411.13 = 620.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.73x = 2,411.13 × 620.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.73x = 1,495,849.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,849.29/1,607.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.41

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