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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,603.71, 2,213.49 and 1,015.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,603.71, 2,213.49 and 1,015.05 is: 1,401.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,603.71 : 2,213.49 = 1,015.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,603.71/2,213.49 = 1,015.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,603.71x = 2,213.49 × 1,015.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,603.71x = 2,246,803.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,803.02/1,603.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.00

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