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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.83, 2,409.57 and 682.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.83, 2,409.57 and 682.23 is: 1,022.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.83 : 2,409.57 = 682.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.83/2,409.57 = 682.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.83x = 2,409.57 × 682.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.83x = 1,643,885.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,885.46/1,607.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.42

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