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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.43, 2,402.52 and 677.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.43, 2,402.52 and 677.07 is: 1,015.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.43 : 2,402.52 = 677.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.43/2,402.52 = 677.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.43x = 2,402.52 × 677.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.43x = 1,626,674.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,674.22/1,601.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.76

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