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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.79, 2,399.85 and 734.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.79, 2,399.85 and 734.28 is: 1,100.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.79 : 2,399.85 = 734.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.79/2,399.85 = 734.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.79x = 2,399.85 × 734.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.79x = 1,762,161.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,161.86/1,601.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.12

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