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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.47, 2,214.45 and 1,080.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.47, 2,214.45 and 1,080.59 is: 1,490.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.47 : 2,214.45 = 1,080.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.47/2,214.45 = 1,080.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.47x = 2,214.45 × 1,080.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.47x = 2,392,901.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,901.45/1,605.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.47

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