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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.56, 2,221.88 and 1,256.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.56, 2,221.88 and 1,256.45 is: 1,734.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.56 : 2,221.88 = 1,256.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.56/2,221.88 = 1,256.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.56x = 2,221.88 × 1,256.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.56x = 2,791,663.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,663.73/1,609.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.43

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