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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.93, 2,402.69 and 432.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.93, 2,402.69 and 432.02 is: 647.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.93 : 2,402.69 = 432.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.93/2,402.69 = 432.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.93x = 2,402.69 × 432.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.93x = 1,038,010.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,010.13/1,601.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.97

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