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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,649.57, 2,479.44 and 1,105.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,649.57, 2,479.44 and 1,105.25 is: 1,661.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,649.57 : 2,479.44 = 1,105.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,649.57/2,479.44 = 1,105.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,649.57x = 2,479.44 × 1,105.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,649.57x = 2,740,401.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,401.06/1,649.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.28

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