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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.26, 2,401.68 and 779.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.26, 2,401.68 and 779.34 is: 1,168.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.26 : 2,401.68 = 779.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.26/2,401.68 = 779.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.26x = 2,401.68 × 779.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.26x = 1,871,725.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,725.29/1,601.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.91

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