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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.95, 2,411.50 and 683.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.95, 2,411.50 and 683.03 is: 1,024.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.95 : 2,411.50 = 683.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.95/2,411.50 = 683.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.95x = 2,411.50 × 683.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.95x = 1,647,126.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,126.85/1,607.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.36

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