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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.91, 2,212.21 and 1,211.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.91, 2,212.21 and 1,211.25 is: 1,669.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.91 : 2,212.21 = 1,211.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.91/2,212.21 = 1,211.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.91x = 2,212.21 × 1,211.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.91x = 2,679,549.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,549.17/1,604.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.59

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