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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.97, 2,218.97 and 1,130.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.97, 2,218.97 and 1,130.09 is: 1,559.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.97 : 2,218.97 = 1,130.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.97/2,218.97 = 1,130.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.97x = 2,218.97 × 1,130.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.97x = 2,507,635.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507,635.81/1,607.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.50

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