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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.64, 2,209.65 and 1,182.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.64, 2,209.65 and 1,182.99 is: 1,632.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.64 : 2,209.65 = 1,182.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.64/2,209.65 = 1,182.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.64x = 2,209.65 × 1,182.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.64x = 2,613,993.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613,993.85/1,601.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.07

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