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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,603.71, 2,211.71 and 1,230.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,603.71, 2,211.71 and 1,230.03 is: 1,696.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,603.71 : 2,211.71 = 1,230.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,603.71/2,211.71 = 1,230.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,603.71x = 2,211.71 × 1,230.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,603.71x = 2,720,463.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,720,463.50/1,603.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.36

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