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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.43, 2,214.30 and 1,015.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.43, 2,214.30 and 1,015.40 is: 1,400.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.43 : 2,214.30 = 1,015.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.43/2,214.30 = 1,015.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.43x = 2,214.30 × 1,015.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.43x = 2,248,389.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,389.15/1,605.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.49

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