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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.15, 2,214.48 and 975.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.15, 2,214.48 and 975.45 is: 1,345.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.15 : 2,214.48 = 975.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.15/2,214.48 = 975.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.15x = 2,214.48 × 975.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.15x = 2,160,114.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,114.52/1,605.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.74

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