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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.10, 2,209.95 and 1,253.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.10, 2,209.95 and 1,253.34 is: 1,729.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.10 : 2,209.95 = 1,253.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.10/2,209.95 = 1,253.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.10x = 2,209.95 × 1,253.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.10x = 2,769,818.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769,818.73/1,601.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.95

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