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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.70, 2,406.77 and 1,051.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.70, 2,406.77 and 1,051.48 is: 1,576.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.70 : 2,406.77 = 1,051.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.70/2,406.77 = 1,051.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.70x = 2,406.77 × 1,051.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.70x = 2,530,670.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,530,670.52/1,605.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.05

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