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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.70, 2,441.61 and 601.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.70, 2,441.61 and 601.50 is: 901.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.70 : 2,441.61 = 601.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.70/2,441.61 = 601.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.70x = 2,441.61 × 601.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.70x = 1,468,628.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,628.42/1,628.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.72

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