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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,613.21, 2,416.64 and 1,063.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,613.21, 2,416.64 and 1,063.71 is: 1,593.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,613.21 : 2,416.64 = 1,063.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,613.21/2,416.64 = 1,063.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,613.21x = 2,416.64 × 1,063.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,613.21x = 2,570,598.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,598.82/1,613.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.47

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