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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,603.23, 2,211.62 and 1,079.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,603.23, 2,211.62 and 1,079.43 is: 1,489.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,603.23 : 2,211.62 = 1,079.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,603.23/2,211.62 = 1,079.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,603.23x = 2,211.62 × 1,079.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,603.23x = 2,387,283.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387,283.58/1,603.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.05

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