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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.35, 2,220.24 and 1,235.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.35, 2,220.24 and 1,235.67 is: 1,704.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.35 : 2,220.24 = 1,235.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.35/2,220.24 = 1,235.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.35x = 2,220.24 × 1,235.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.35x = 2,743,483.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,743,483.96/1,609.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.72

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