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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.47, 2,402.21 and 505.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.47, 2,402.21 and 505.83 is: 758.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.47 : 2,402.21 = 505.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.47/2,402.21 = 505.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.47x = 2,402.21 × 505.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.47x = 1,215,113.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,113.93/1,601.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.75

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