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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,602.72, 2,211.84 and 1,013.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,602.72, 2,211.84 and 1,013.04 is: 1,398.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,602.72 : 2,211.84 = 1,013.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,602.72/2,211.84 = 1,013.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,602.72x = 2,211.84 × 1,013.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,602.72x = 2,240,682.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,682.39/1,602.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.05

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