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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,603.97, 2,213.51 and 1,006.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,603.97, 2,213.51 and 1,006.49 is: 1,388.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,603.97 : 2,213.51 = 1,006.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,603.97/2,213.51 = 1,006.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,603.97x = 2,213.51 × 1,006.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,603.97x = 2,227,864.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,227,864.61/1,603.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.97

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