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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.59, 2,207.77 and 1,251.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.59, 2,207.77 and 1,251.67 is: 1,725.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.59 : 2,207.77 = 1,251.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.59/2,207.77 = 1,251.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.59x = 2,207.77 × 1,251.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.59x = 2,763,399.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763,399.48/1,601.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.41

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