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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.65, 2,217.96 and 1,048.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.65, 2,217.96 and 1,048.02 is: 1,446.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.65 : 2,217.96 = 1,048.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.65/2,217.96 = 1,048.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.65x = 2,217.96 × 1,048.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.65x = 2,324,466.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,324,466.44/1,606.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.78

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