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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.88, 2,211.42 and 981.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.88, 2,211.42 and 981.24 is: 1,354.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.88 : 2,211.42 = 981.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.88/2,211.42 = 981.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.88x = 2,211.42 × 981.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.88x = 2,169,933.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,169,933.76/1,601.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.62

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