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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,608.54, 2,409.96 and 1,120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,608.54, 2,409.96 and 1,120.64 is: 1,678.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,608.54 : 2,409.96 = 1,120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,608.54/2,409.96 = 1,120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,608.54x = 2,409.96 × 1,120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,608.54x = 2,700,697.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700,697.57/1,608.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.97

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