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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,602.68, 2,403.93 and 1,132.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,602.68, 2,403.93 and 1,132.21 is: 1,698.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,602.68 : 2,403.93 = 1,132.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,602.68/2,403.93 = 1,132.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,602.68x = 2,403.93 × 1,132.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,602.68x = 2,721,747.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721,747.92/1,602.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.25

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