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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.38, 2,402.35 and 735.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.38, 2,402.35 and 735.78 is: 1,103.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.38 : 2,402.35 = 735.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.38/2,402.35 = 735.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.38x = 2,402.35 × 735.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.38x = 1,767,601.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,601.08/1,601.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.80

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