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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.86, 2,219.88 and 1,104.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.86, 2,219.88 and 1,104.55 is: 1,524.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.86 : 2,219.88 = 1,104.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.86/2,219.88 = 1,104.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.86x = 2,219.88 × 1,104.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.86x = 2,451,968.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,968.45/1,607.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.99

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