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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,603.38, 2,211.27 and 1,271.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,603.38, 2,211.27 and 1,271.22 is: 1,753.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,603.38 : 2,211.27 = 1,271.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,603.38/2,211.27 = 1,271.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,603.38x = 2,211.27 × 1,271.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,603.38x = 2,811,010.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,811,010.65/1,603.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.18

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