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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.07, 2,209.83 and 1,040.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.07, 2,209.83 and 1,040.56 is: 1,436.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.07 : 2,209.83 = 1,040.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.07/2,209.83 = 1,040.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.07x = 2,209.83 × 1,040.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.07x = 2,299,469.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,469.56/1,601.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.21

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