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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.71, 2,405.87 and 1,083.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.71, 2,405.87 and 1,083.25 is: 1,624.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.71 : 2,405.87 = 1,083.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.71/2,405.87 = 1,083.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.71x = 2,405.87 × 1,083.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.71x = 2,606,155.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,155.85/1,604.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.07

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