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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.11, 1,551.16 and 601.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.11, 1,551.16 and 601.03 is: 901.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.11 : 1,551.16 = 601.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.11/1,551.16 = 601.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.11x = 1,551.16 × 601.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.11x = 932,285.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,285.94/1,034.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.54

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