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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.52, 2,209.12 and 1,011.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.52, 2,209.12 and 1,011.60 is: 1,395.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.52 : 2,209.12 = 1,011.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.52/2,209.12 = 1,011.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.52x = 2,209.12 × 1,011.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.52x = 2,234,745.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,745.79/1,601.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.39

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