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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.40, 2,218.94 and 1,047.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.40, 2,218.94 and 1,047.74 is: 1,446.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.40 : 2,218.94 = 1,047.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.40/2,218.94 = 1,047.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.40x = 2,218.94 × 1,047.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.40x = 2,324,872.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,324,872.20/1,607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.36

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