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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.08, 1,400.74 and 601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.08, 1,400.74 and 601 is: 829.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.08 : 1,400.74 = 601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.08/1,400.74 = 601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.08x = 1,400.74 × 601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.08x = 841,844.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,844.74/1,015.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.34

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