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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.84, 2,208.38 and 1,070.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.84, 2,208.38 and 1,070.79 is: 1,476.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.84 : 2,208.38 = 1,070.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.84/2,208.38 = 1,070.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.84x = 2,208.38 × 1,070.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.84x = 2,364,711.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,364,711.22/1,601.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.25

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