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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.10, 2,402.82 and 1,054.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.10, 2,402.82 and 1,054.44 is: 1,582.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.10 : 2,402.82 = 1,054.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.10/2,402.82 = 1,054.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.10x = 2,402.82 × 1,054.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.10x = 2,533,629.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,629.52/1,601.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.43

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