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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.26, 2,210.76 and 1,103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.26, 2,210.76 and 1,103.74 is: 1,523.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.26 : 2,210.76 = 1,103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.26/2,210.76 = 1,103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.26x = 2,210.76 × 1,103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.26x = 2,440,104.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,440,104.24/1,601.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.87

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