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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.93, 2,401.47 and 561.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.93, 2,401.47 and 561.22 is: 841.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.93 : 2,401.47 = 561.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.93/2,401.47 = 561.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.93x = 2,401.47 × 561.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.93x = 1,347,746.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,746.99/1,601.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.33

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