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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.81, 2,403.03 and 677.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.81, 2,403.03 and 677.36 is: 1,016.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.81 : 2,403.03 = 677.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.81/2,403.03 = 677.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.81x = 2,403.03 × 677.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.81x = 1,627,718.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,718.09/1,601.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.18

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