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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.92, 1,550.76 and 601.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.92, 1,550.76 and 601.84 is: 901.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.92 : 1,550.76 = 601.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.92/1,550.76 = 601.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.92x = 1,550.76 × 601.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.92x = 933,309.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,309.40/1,034.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.82

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