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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.56, 2,215.62 and 1,015.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.56, 2,215.62 and 1,015.52 is: 1,401.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.56 : 2,215.62 = 1,015.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.56/2,215.62 = 1,015.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.56x = 2,215.62 × 1,015.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.56x = 2,249,995.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,995.34/1,605.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.38

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