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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.85, 2,403.85 and 561.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.85, 2,403.85 and 561.85 is: 843.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.85 : 2,403.85 = 561.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.85/2,403.85 = 561.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.85x = 2,403.85 × 561.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.85x = 1,350,603.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,603.12/1,601.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.15

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