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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.80, 2,213.44 and 1,310.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.80, 2,213.44 and 1,310.56 is: 1,806.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.80 : 2,213.44 = 1,310.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.80/2,213.44 = 1,310.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.80x = 2,213.44 × 1,310.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.80x = 2,900,845.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900,845.93/1,605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.48

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