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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,603.28, 2,211.36 and 1,226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,603.28, 2,211.36 and 1,226.02 is: 1,691.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,603.28 : 2,211.36 = 1,226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,603.28/2,211.36 = 1,226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,603.28x = 2,211.36 × 1,226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,603.28x = 2,711,171.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711,171.59/1,603.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.02

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