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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.86, 2,410.73 and 683.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.86, 2,410.73 and 683.18 is: 1,024.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.86 : 2,410.73 = 683.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.86/2,410.73 = 683.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.86x = 2,410.73 × 683.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.86x = 1,646,958.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,958.65/1,607.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.32

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