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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.30, 2,404.35 and 1,394.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.30, 2,404.35 and 1,394.37 is: 2,088.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.30 : 2,404.35 = 1,394.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.30/2,404.35 = 1,394.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.30x = 2,404.35 × 1,394.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.30x = 3,352,553.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352,553.51/1,605.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088.43

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