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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.03, 2,422.24 and 1,125.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.03, 2,422.24 and 1,125.46 is: 1,694.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.03 : 2,422.24 = 1,125.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.03/2,422.24 = 1,125.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.03x = 2,422.24 × 1,125.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.03x = 2,726,134.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,134.23/1,609.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.27

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