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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.60, 2,214.48 and 1,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.60, 2,214.48 and 1,232 is: 1,699.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.60 : 2,214.48 = 1,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.60/2,214.48 = 1,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.60x = 2,214.48 × 1,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.60x = 2,728,239.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,728,239.36/1,605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.20

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