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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,603.88, 2,212.26 and 1,439.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,603.88, 2,212.26 and 1,439.72 is: 1,985.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,603.88 : 2,212.26 = 1,439.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,603.88/2,212.26 = 1,439.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,603.88x = 2,212.26 × 1,439.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,603.88x = 3,185,034.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,034.97/1,603.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.83

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