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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.96, 2,217.36 and 1,018.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.96, 2,217.36 and 1,018.32 is: 1,405.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.96 : 2,217.36 = 1,018.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.96/2,217.36 = 1,018.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.96x = 2,217.36 × 1,018.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.96x = 2,257,982.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,257,982.04/1,606.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.13

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