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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.74, 2,411.61 and 683.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.74, 2,411.61 and 683.05 is: 1,024.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.74 : 2,411.61 = 683.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.74/2,411.61 = 683.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.74x = 2,411.61 × 683.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.74x = 1,647,250.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,250.21/1,607.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.58

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