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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.94, 2,402.40 and 561.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.94, 2,402.40 and 561.66 is: 842.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.94 : 2,402.40 = 561.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.94/2,402.40 = 561.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.94x = 2,402.40 × 561.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.94x = 1,349,331.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,331.98/1,601.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.31

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