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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.08, 2,213.28 and 1,139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.08, 2,213.28 and 1,139.52 is: 1,570.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.08 : 2,213.28 = 1,139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.08/2,213.28 = 1,139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.08x = 2,213.28 × 1,139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.08x = 2,522,076.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522,076.83/1,606.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.33

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