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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.58, 2,403.11 and 677.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.58, 2,403.11 and 677.35 is: 1,016.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.58 : 2,403.11 = 677.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.58/2,403.11 = 677.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.58x = 2,403.11 × 677.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.58x = 1,627,748.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,748.72/1,601.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.34

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