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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.56, 2,402.34 and 1,328.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.56, 2,402.34 and 1,328.19 is: 1,992.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.56 : 2,402.34 = 1,328.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.56/2,402.34 = 1,328.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.56x = 2,402.34 × 1,328.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.56x = 3,190,763.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,190,763.96/1,601.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.29

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