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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,602.52, 2,210.44 and 1,013.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,602.52, 2,210.44 and 1,013.20 is: 1,397.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,602.52 : 2,210.44 = 1,013.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,602.52/2,210.44 = 1,013.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,602.52x = 2,210.44 × 1,013.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,602.52x = 2,239,617.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,617.81/1,602.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.56

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