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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.69, 2,421.57 and 1,026.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.69, 2,421.57 and 1,026.94 is: 1,542.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.69 : 2,421.57 = 1,026.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.69/2,421.57 = 1,026.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.69x = 2,421.57 × 1,026.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.69x = 2,486,807.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486,807.10/1,611.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.98

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