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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.53, 2,214.46 and 1,228.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.53, 2,214.46 and 1,228.27 is: 1,694.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.53 : 2,214.46 = 1,228.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.53/2,214.46 = 1,228.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.53x = 2,214.46 × 1,228.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.53x = 2,719,954.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,954.78/1,605.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.12

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