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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.66, 1,514.73 and 600.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.66, 1,514.73 and 600.36 is: 901.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.66 : 1,514.73 = 600.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.66/1,514.73 = 600.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.66x = 1,514.73 × 600.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.66x = 909,383.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,383.30/1,008.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.58

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