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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.76, 2,425.98 and 1,071.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.76, 2,425.98 and 1,071.18 is: 1,604.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.76 : 2,425.98 = 1,071.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.76/2,425.98 = 1,071.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.76x = 2,425.98 × 1,071.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.76x = 2,598,661.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,661.26/1,619.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.35

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