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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.41, 2,402.36 and 505.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.41, 2,402.36 and 505.76 is: 758.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.41 : 2,402.36 = 505.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.41/2,402.36 = 505.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.41x = 2,402.36 × 505.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.41x = 1,215,018.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,018.46/1,601.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.72

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