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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.99, 2,220.34 and 1,012.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.99, 2,220.34 and 1,012.56 is: 1,396.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.99 : 2,220.34 = 1,012.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.99/2,220.34 = 1,012.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.99x = 2,220.34 × 1,012.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.99x = 2,248,227.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,227.47/1,609.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.42

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