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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.31, 2,419.97 and 1,064.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.31, 2,419.97 and 1,064.84 is: 1,598.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.31 : 2,419.97 = 1,064.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.31/2,419.97 = 1,064.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.31x = 2,419.97 × 1,064.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.31x = 2,576,863.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,863.43/1,612.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.25

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