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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.18, 1,518.62 and 601.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.18, 1,518.62 and 601.56 is: 901.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.18 : 1,518.62 = 601.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.18/1,518.62 = 601.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.18x = 1,518.62 × 601.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.18x = 913,538.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,538.04/1,013.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.66

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