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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.44, 2,405.02 and 1,055.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.44, 2,405.02 and 1,055.96 is: 1,581.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.44 : 2,405.02 = 1,055.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.44/2,405.02 = 1,055.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.44x = 2,405.02 × 1,055.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.44x = 2,539,604.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539,604.92/1,605.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.87

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