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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.79, 2,215.25 and 1,045.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.79, 2,215.25 and 1,045.74 is: 1,443.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.79 : 2,215.25 = 1,045.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.79/2,215.25 = 1,045.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.79x = 2,215.25 × 1,045.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.79x = 2,316,563.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,563.84/1,604.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.53

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