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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.97, 2,210.77 and 929.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.97, 2,210.77 and 929.72 is: 1,283.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.97 : 2,210.77 = 929.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.97/2,210.77 = 929.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.97x = 2,210.77 × 929.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.97x = 2,055,405.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,405.31/1,601.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.05

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