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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.55, 2,401.64 and 626.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.55, 2,401.64 and 626.94 is: 940.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.55 : 2,401.64 = 626.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.55/2,401.64 = 626.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.55x = 2,401.64 × 626.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.55x = 1,505,684.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,684.18/1,601.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.14

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