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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.89, 1,551.63 and 601.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.89, 1,551.63 and 601.35 is: 902.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.89 : 1,551.63 = 601.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.89/1,551.63 = 601.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.89x = 1,551.63 × 601.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.89x = 933,072.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,072.70/1,033.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.49

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