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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,602.20, 2,211.64 and 1,013.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,602.20, 2,211.64 and 1,013.60 is: 1,399.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,602.20 : 2,211.64 = 1,013.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,602.20/2,211.64 = 1,013.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,602.20x = 2,211.64 × 1,013.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,602.20x = 2,241,718.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,718.30/1,602.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.15

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