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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.38, 2,210.91 and 1,227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.38, 2,210.91 and 1,227.66 is: 1,694.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.38 : 2,210.91 = 1,227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.38/2,210.91 = 1,227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.38x = 2,210.91 × 1,227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.38x = 2,714,245.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714,245.77/1,601.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.94

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