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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,602.60, 2,214.60 and 1,208.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,602.60, 2,214.60 and 1,208.96 is: 1,670.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,602.60 : 2,214.60 = 1,208.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,602.60/2,214.60 = 1,208.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,602.60x = 2,214.60 × 1,208.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,602.60x = 2,677,362.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,362.82/1,602.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.64

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