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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,602.16, 2,210.68 and 1,012.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,602.16, 2,210.68 and 1,012.28 is: 1,396.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,602.16 : 2,210.68 = 1,012.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,602.16/2,210.68 = 1,012.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,602.16x = 2,210.68 × 1,012.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,602.16x = 2,237,827.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,827.15/1,602.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.76

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