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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.31, 2,401.54 and 505.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.31, 2,401.54 and 505.59 is: 758.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.31 : 2,401.54 = 505.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.31/2,401.54 = 505.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.31x = 2,401.54 × 505.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.31x = 1,214,194.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,194.61/1,601.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.25

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