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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.70, 2,215.73 and 1,231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.70, 2,215.73 and 1,231.08 is: 1,699.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.70 : 2,215.73 = 1,231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.70/2,215.73 = 1,231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.70x = 2,215.73 × 1,231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.70x = 2,727,752.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,752.28/1,604.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.86

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