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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.11, 1,518.14 and 601.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.11, 1,518.14 and 601.13 is: 901.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.11 : 1,518.14 = 601.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.11/1,518.14 = 601.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.11x = 1,518.14 × 601.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.11x = 912,588.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,588.90/1,012.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.67

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