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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.13, 2,402.03 and 676.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.13, 2,402.03 and 676.69 is: 1,015.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.13 : 2,402.03 = 676.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.13/2,402.03 = 676.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.13x = 2,402.03 × 676.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.13x = 1,625,429.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,429.68/1,601.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.18

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