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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.11, 1,519.25 and 601.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.11, 1,519.25 and 601.44 is: 902.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.11 : 1,519.25 = 601.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.11/1,519.25 = 601.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.11x = 1,519.25 × 601.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.11x = 913,734.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,734.71/1,012.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.80

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