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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.59, 2,462.60 and 601.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.59, 2,462.60 and 601.40 is: 902.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.59 : 2,462.60 = 601.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.59/2,462.60 = 601.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.59x = 2,462.60 × 601.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.59x = 1,480,992.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,992.32/1,641.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.17

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