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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.64, 2,403.95 and 986.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.64, 2,403.95 and 986.54 is: 1,480.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.64 : 2,403.95 = 986.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.64/2,403.95 = 986.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.64x = 2,403.95 × 986.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.64x = 2,371,592.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,592.83/1,601.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.73

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