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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.04, 2,213.69 and 1,045.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.04, 2,213.69 and 1,045.68 is: 1,442.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.04 : 2,213.69 = 1,045.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.04/2,213.69 = 1,045.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.04x = 2,213.69 × 1,045.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.04x = 2,314,811.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,314,811.36/1,605.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.21

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