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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.52, 2,398.44 and 1,014.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.52, 2,398.44 and 1,014.48 is: 1,519.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.52 : 2,398.44 = 1,014.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.52/2,398.44 = 1,014.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.52x = 2,398.44 × 1,014.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.52x = 2,433,169.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,169.41/1,601.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.29

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