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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,613.78, 2,226.66 and 1,055.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,613.78, 2,226.66 and 1,055.06 is: 1,455.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,613.78 : 2,226.66 = 1,055.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,613.78/2,226.66 = 1,055.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,613.78x = 2,226.66 × 1,055.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,613.78x = 2,349,273.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,273.60/1,613.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.76

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