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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.18, 2,209.47 and 1,181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.18, 2,209.47 and 1,181.76 is: 1,630.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.18 : 2,209.47 = 1,181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.18/2,209.47 = 1,181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.18x = 2,209.47 × 1,181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.18x = 2,611,063.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,063.27/1,601.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.72

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