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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.80, 2,212.68 and 1,232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.80, 2,212.68 and 1,232.20 is: 1,698.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.80 : 2,212.68 = 1,232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.80/2,212.68 = 1,232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.80x = 2,212.68 × 1,232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.80x = 2,726,464.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,464.30/1,604.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.94

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