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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.71, 2,402.52 and 447.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.71, 2,402.52 and 447.46 is: 671.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.71 : 2,402.52 = 447.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.71/2,402.52 = 447.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.71x = 2,402.52 × 447.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.71x = 1,075,031.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,031.60/1,601.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.18

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