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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.07, 2,208.64 and 1,041.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.07, 2,208.64 and 1,041.33 is: 1,436.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.07 : 2,208.64 = 1,041.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.07/2,208.64 = 1,041.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.07x = 2,208.64 × 1,041.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.07x = 2,299,927.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,927.44/1,601.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.50

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