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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.51, 1,551.24 and 601.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.51, 1,551.24 and 601.76 is: 901.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.51 : 1,551.24 = 601.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.51/1,551.24 = 601.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.51x = 1,551.24 × 601.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.51x = 933,474.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,474.18/1,035.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.46

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