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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.55, 2,401.59 and 676.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.55, 2,401.59 and 676.60 is: 1,014.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.55 : 2,401.59 = 676.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.55/2,401.59 = 676.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.55x = 2,401.59 × 676.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.55x = 1,624,909.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,909.79/1,601.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.59

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