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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.83, 2,402.09 and 724.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.83, 2,402.09 and 724.29 is: 1,086.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.83 : 2,402.09 = 724.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.83/2,402.09 = 724.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.83x = 2,402.09 × 724.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.83x = 1,739,813.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,813.36/1,601.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.14

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