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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,602.90, 2,211.48 and 1,013.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,602.90, 2,211.48 and 1,013.58 is: 1,398.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,602.90 : 2,211.48 = 1,013.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,602.90/2,211.48 = 1,013.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,602.90x = 2,211.48 × 1,013.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,602.90x = 2,241,511.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,511.90/1,602.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.41

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