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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,603.76, 2,211.60 and 1,044.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,603.76, 2,211.60 and 1,044.32 is: 1,440.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,603.76 : 2,211.60 = 1,044.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,603.76/2,211.60 = 1,044.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,603.76x = 2,211.60 × 1,044.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,603.76x = 2,309,618.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309,618.11/1,603.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.13

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