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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.72, 2,213.70 and 975.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.72, 2,213.70 and 975.08 is: 1,345.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.72 : 2,213.70 = 975.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.72/2,213.70 = 975.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.72x = 2,213.70 × 975.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.72x = 2,158,534.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,534.60/1,604.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.12

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