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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.48, 2,214.72 and 1,081.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.48, 2,214.72 and 1,081.68 is: 1,492.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.48 : 2,214.72 = 1,081.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.48/2,214.72 = 1,081.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.48x = 2,214.72 × 1,081.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.48x = 2,395,618.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,618.33/1,605.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.15

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