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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.46, 2,402.30 and 505.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.46, 2,402.30 and 505.91 is: 758.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.46 : 2,402.30 = 505.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.46/2,402.30 = 505.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.46x = 2,402.30 × 505.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.46x = 1,215,354.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,354.86/1,601.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.90

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