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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.41, 2,402.45 and 677.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.41, 2,402.45 and 677.53 is: 1,016.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.41 : 2,402.45 = 677.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.41/2,402.45 = 677.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.41x = 2,402.45 × 677.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.41x = 1,627,731.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,731.95/1,601.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.44

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