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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.55, 2,405.94 and 1,054.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.55, 2,405.94 and 1,054.80 is: 1,584.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.55 : 2,405.94 = 1,054.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.55/2,405.94 = 1,054.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.55x = 2,405.94 × 1,054.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.55x = 2,537,785.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537,785.51/1,601.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.58

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