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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.40, 2,624.64 and 1,203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.40, 2,624.64 and 1,203.24 is: 1,660.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.40 : 2,624.64 = 1,203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.40/2,624.64 = 1,203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.40x = 2,624.64 × 1,203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.40x = 3,158,071.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,158,071.83/1,901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.92

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