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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.89, 2,425.05 and 1,067.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.89, 2,425.05 and 1,067.88 is: 1,602.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.89 : 2,425.05 = 1,067.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.89/2,425.05 = 1,067.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.89x = 2,425.05 × 1,067.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.89x = 2,589,662.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,589,662.39/1,615.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.62

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