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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.76, 2,401.35 and 676.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.76, 2,401.35 and 676.74 is: 1,014.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.76 : 2,401.35 = 676.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.76/2,401.35 = 676.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.76x = 2,401.35 × 676.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.76x = 1,625,089.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,089.60/1,601.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.56

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