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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.75, 2,411.63 and 391.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.75, 2,411.63 and 391.75 is: 587.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.75 : 2,411.63 = 391.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.75/2,411.63 = 391.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.75x = 2,411.63 × 391.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.75x = 944,756.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,756.05/1,607.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.63

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