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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.92, 2,411.80 and 453.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.92, 2,411.80 and 453.68 is: 680.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.92 : 2,411.80 = 453.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.92/2,411.80 = 453.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.92x = 2,411.80 × 453.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.92x = 1,094,185.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,185.42/1,607.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.50

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