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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.40, 2,214.65 and 1,250.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.40, 2,214.65 and 1,250.69 is: 1,725.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.40 : 2,214.65 = 1,250.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.40/2,214.65 = 1,250.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.40x = 2,214.65 × 1,250.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.40x = 2,769,832.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769,832.66/1,605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.33

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