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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.82, 2,209.09 and 1,310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.82, 2,209.09 and 1,310.44 is: 1,802.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.82 : 2,209.09 = 1,310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.82/2,209.09 = 1,310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.82x = 2,209.09 × 1,310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.82x = 2,894,862.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,894,862.30/1,605.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.74

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