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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.67, 2,213.24 and 1,212.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.67, 2,213.24 and 1,212.01 is: 1,670.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.67 : 2,213.24 = 1,212.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.67/2,213.24 = 1,212.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.67x = 2,213.24 × 1,212.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.67x = 2,682,466.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682,466.51/1,605.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.62

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