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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.23, 2,408.60 and 1,112.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.23, 2,408.60 and 1,112.39 is: 1,669.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.23 : 2,408.60 = 1,112.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.23/2,408.60 = 1,112.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.23x = 2,408.60 × 1,112.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.23x = 2,679,309.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,309.10/1,605.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.12

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