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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,603.40, 2,402.27 and 1,114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,603.40, 2,402.27 and 1,114.16 is: 1,669.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,603.40 : 2,402.27 = 1,114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,603.40/2,402.27 = 1,114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,603.40x = 2,402.27 × 1,114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,603.40x = 2,676,507.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,507.57/1,603.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.27

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