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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.27, 2,422.90 and 1,067.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.27, 2,422.90 and 1,067.32 is: 1,600.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.27 : 2,422.90 = 1,067.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.27/2,422.90 = 1,067.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.27x = 2,422.90 × 1,067.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.27x = 2,586,008.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586,008.29/1,615.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.98

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