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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.12, 2,408.64 and 1,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.12, 2,408.64 and 1,117.20 is: 1,676.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.12 : 2,408.64 = 1,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.12/2,408.64 = 1,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.12x = 2,408.64 × 1,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.12x = 2,690,932.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,690,932.61/1,605.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.47

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