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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.55, 2,213.37 and 1,014.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.55, 2,213.37 and 1,014.87 is: 1,399.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.55 : 2,213.37 = 1,014.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.55/2,213.37 = 1,014.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.55x = 2,213.37 × 1,014.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.55x = 2,246,282.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,282.81/1,604.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.95

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