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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.85, 2,411.77 and 453.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.85, 2,411.77 and 453.60 is: 680.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.85 : 2,411.77 = 453.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.85/2,411.77 = 453.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.85x = 2,411.77 × 453.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.85x = 1,093,978.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,978.87/1,607.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.40

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