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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.70, 2,415.42 and 1,062.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.70, 2,415.42 and 1,062.14 is: 1,593.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.70 : 2,415.42 = 1,062.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.70/2,415.42 = 1,062.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.70x = 2,415.42 × 1,062.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.70x = 2,565,502.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,502.12/1,609.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.78

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