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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.50, 2,212.82 and 1,044.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.50, 2,212.82 and 1,044.77 is: 1,440.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.50 : 2,212.82 = 1,044.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.50/2,212.82 = 1,044.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.50x = 2,212.82 × 1,044.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.50x = 2,311,871.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,311,871.66/1,604.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.87

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