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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.11, 2,215.66 and 1,008.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.11, 2,215.66 and 1,008.31 is: 1,390.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.11 : 2,215.66 = 1,008.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.11/2,215.66 = 1,008.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.11x = 2,215.66 × 1,008.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.11x = 2,234,072.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,072.13/1,606.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.98

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