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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.59, 1,515.60 and 601.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.59, 1,515.60 and 601.35 is: 902.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.59 : 1,515.60 = 601.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.59/1,515.60 = 601.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.59x = 1,515.60 × 601.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.59x = 911,406.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,406.06/1,009.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.75

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