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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.88, 2,220.69 and 1,083.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.88, 2,220.69 and 1,083.00 is: 1,495.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.88 : 2,220.69 = 1,083.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.88/2,220.69 = 1,083.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.88x = 2,220.69 × 1,083.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.88x = 2,404,996.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,996.17/1,607.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.76

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