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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.64, 2,423.52 and 1,071

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.64, 2,423.52 and 1,071 is: 1,602.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.64 : 2,423.52 = 1,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.64/2,423.52 = 1,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.64x = 2,423.52 × 1,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.64x = 2,595,589.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595,589.92/1,619.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.57

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