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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.51, 2,403.93 and 1,048.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.51, 2,403.93 and 1,048.84 is: 1,570.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.51 : 2,403.93 = 1,048.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.51/2,403.93 = 1,048.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.51x = 2,403.93 × 1,048.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.51x = 2,521,325.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521,325.92/1,605.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.43

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