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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.80, 2,414.43 and 1,245.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.80, 2,414.43 and 1,245.30 is: 1,867.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.80 : 2,414.43 = 1,245.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.80/2,414.43 = 1,245.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.80x = 2,414.43 × 1,245.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.80x = 3,006,689.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,006,689.68/1,609.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.74

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