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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.12, 2,214.72 and 1,230.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.12, 2,214.72 and 1,230.42 is: 1,698.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.12 : 2,214.72 = 1,230.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.12/2,214.72 = 1,230.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.12x = 2,214.72 × 1,230.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.12x = 2,725,035.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,035.78/1,604.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.77

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