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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.57, 2,411.22 and 1,145.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.57, 2,411.22 and 1,145.48 is: 1,719.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.57 : 2,411.22 = 1,145.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.57/2,411.22 = 1,145.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.57x = 2,411.22 × 1,145.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.57x = 2,761,992.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,992.23/1,606.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.19

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