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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.83, 2,214.68 and 1,108.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.83, 2,214.68 and 1,108.22 is: 1,528.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.83 : 2,214.68 = 1,108.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.83/2,214.68 = 1,108.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.83x = 2,214.68 × 1,108.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.83x = 2,454,336.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,336.06/1,605.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.40

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