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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.41, 2,402.13 and 447.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.41, 2,402.13 and 447.16 is: 670.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.41 : 2,402.13 = 447.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.41/2,402.13 = 447.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.41x = 2,402.13 × 447.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.41x = 1,074,136.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,136.45/1,601.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.74

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