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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.03, 2,401.34 and 431.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.03, 2,401.34 and 431.13 is: 646.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.03 : 2,401.34 = 431.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.03/2,401.34 = 431.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.03x = 2,401.34 × 431.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.03x = 1,035,289.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,289.71/1,601.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.64

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