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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.38, 1,517.04 and 601.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.38, 1,517.04 and 601.71 is: 901.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.38 : 1,517.04 = 601.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.38/1,517.04 = 601.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.38x = 1,517.04 × 601.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.38x = 912,818.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,818.14/1,012.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.66

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