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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.80, 1,550.89 and 601.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.80, 1,550.89 and 601.45 is: 901.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.80 : 1,550.89 = 601.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.80/1,550.89 = 601.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.80x = 1,550.89 × 601.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.80x = 932,782.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,782.79/1,034.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.41

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