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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.60, 2,404.35 and 1,054.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.60, 2,404.35 and 1,054.80 is: 1,579.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.60 : 2,404.35 = 1,054.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.60/2,404.35 = 1,054.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.60x = 2,404.35 × 1,054.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.60x = 2,536,108.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536,108.38/1,605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.54

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