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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.40, 2,217.56 and 1,046.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.40, 2,217.56 and 1,046.74 is: 1,444.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.40 : 2,217.56 = 1,046.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.40/2,217.56 = 1,046.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.40x = 2,217.56 × 1,046.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.40x = 2,321,208.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,208.75/1,606.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.98

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