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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.88, 2,401.74 and 779.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.88, 2,401.74 and 779.46 is: 1,168.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.88 : 2,401.74 = 779.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.88/2,401.74 = 779.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.88x = 2,401.74 × 779.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.88x = 1,872,060.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872,060.26/1,601.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.66

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