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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.04, 2,410.70 and 1,121.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.04, 2,410.70 and 1,121.14 is: 1,679.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.04 : 2,410.70 = 1,121.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.04/2,410.70 = 1,121.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.04x = 2,410.70 × 1,121.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.04x = 2,702,732.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,732.20/1,609.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.72

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