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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.06, 2,401.91 and 676.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.06, 2,401.91 and 676.62 is: 1,015.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.06 : 2,401.91 = 676.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.06/2,401.91 = 676.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.06x = 2,401.91 × 676.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.06x = 1,625,180.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,180.34/1,601.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.07

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