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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.36, 1,521.38 and 601.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.36, 1,521.38 and 601.56 is: 904.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.36 : 1,521.38 = 601.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.36/1,521.38 = 601.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.36x = 1,521.38 × 601.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.36x = 915,201.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,201.35/1,012.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.03

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