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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.55, 2,209.22 and 1,011.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.55, 2,209.22 and 1,011.06 is: 1,394.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.55 : 2,209.22 = 1,011.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.55/2,209.22 = 1,011.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.55x = 2,209.22 × 1,011.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.55x = 2,233,642.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,642.93/1,601.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.68

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