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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.62, 2,214.48 and 1,075.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.62, 2,214.48 and 1,075.31 is: 1,482.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.62 : 2,214.48 = 1,075.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.62/2,214.48 = 1,075.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.62x = 2,214.48 × 1,075.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.62x = 2,381,252.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,252.49/1,606.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.15

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