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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.76, 2,461.82 and 601.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.76, 2,461.82 and 601.72 is: 902.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.76 : 2,461.82 = 601.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.76/2,461.82 = 601.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.76x = 2,461.82 × 601.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.76x = 1,481,326.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,326.33/1,641.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.28

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