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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.76, 2,411.76 and 453.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.76, 2,411.76 and 453.52 is: 680.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.76 : 2,411.76 = 453.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.76/2,411.76 = 453.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.76x = 2,411.76 × 453.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.76x = 1,093,781.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,781.40/1,607.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.31

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