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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.45, 2,402.43 and 505.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.45, 2,402.43 and 505.73 is: 758.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.45 : 2,402.43 = 505.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.45/2,402.43 = 505.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.45x = 2,402.43 × 505.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.45x = 1,214,971.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,971.52/1,601.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.67

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