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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,602.63, 2,209.81 and 1,306.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,602.63, 2,209.81 and 1,306.98 is: 1,802.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,602.63 : 2,209.81 = 1,306.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,602.63/2,209.81 = 1,306.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,602.63x = 2,209.81 × 1,306.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,602.63x = 2,888,177.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,177.47/1,602.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.15

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