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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.85, 2,402.78 and 677.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.85, 2,402.78 and 677.17 is: 1,015.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.85 : 2,402.78 = 677.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.85/2,402.78 = 677.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.85x = 2,402.78 × 677.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.85x = 1,627,081.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,081.14/1,601.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.75

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