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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.49, 2,401.95 and 431.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.49, 2,401.95 and 431.58 is: 647.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.49 : 2,401.95 = 431.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.49/2,401.95 = 431.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.49x = 2,401.95 × 431.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.49x = 1,036,633.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,633.58/1,601.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.29

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