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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.04, 2,208.53 and 1,010.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.04, 2,208.53 and 1,010.55 is: 1,393.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.04 : 2,208.53 = 1,010.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.04/2,208.53 = 1,010.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.04x = 2,208.53 × 1,010.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.04x = 2,231,840.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,840.80/1,601.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.99

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