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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.54, 2,214.25 and 1,015.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.54, 2,214.25 and 1,015.11 is: 1,400.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.54 : 2,214.25 = 1,015.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.54/2,214.25 = 1,015.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.54x = 2,214.25 × 1,015.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.54x = 2,247,704.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,704.78/1,604.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.84

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