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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.18, 2,209.73 and 1,069.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.18, 2,209.73 and 1,069.73 is: 1,476.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.18 : 2,209.73 = 1,069.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.18/2,209.73 = 1,069.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.18x = 2,209.73 × 1,069.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.18x = 2,363,798.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,798.08/1,601.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.28

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