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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.74, 1,520.44 and 601.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.74, 1,520.44 and 601.07 is: 903.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.74 : 1,520.44 = 601.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.74/1,520.44 = 601.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.74x = 1,520.44 × 601.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.74x = 913,881.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,881.77/1,011.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.28

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