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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,603.18, 2,210.25 and 1,272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,603.18, 2,210.25 and 1,272.70 is: 1,754.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,603.18 : 2,210.25 = 1,272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,603.18/2,210.25 = 1,272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,603.18x = 2,210.25 × 1,272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,603.18x = 2,812,985.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812,985.18/1,603.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.63

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