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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.84, 2,218.70 and 1,049.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.84, 2,218.70 and 1,049.38 is: 1,448.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.84 : 2,218.70 = 1,049.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.84/2,218.70 = 1,049.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.84x = 2,218.70 × 1,049.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.84x = 2,328,259.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,259.41/1,607.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.07

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