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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.67, 2,402.62 and 614.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.67, 2,402.62 and 614.96 is: 922.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.67 : 2,402.62 = 614.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.67/2,402.62 = 614.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.67x = 2,402.62 × 614.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.67x = 1,477,504.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,504.72/1,601.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.48

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