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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.53, 2,213.94 and 1,108.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.53, 2,213.94 and 1,108.26 is: 1,527.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.53 : 2,213.94 = 1,108.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.53/2,213.94 = 1,108.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.53x = 2,213.94 × 1,108.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.53x = 2,453,621.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,621.14/1,606.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.28

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