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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.78, 1,551.18 and 601.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.78, 1,551.18 and 601.62 is: 900.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.78 : 1,551.18 = 601.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.78/1,551.18 = 601.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.78x = 1,551.18 × 601.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.78x = 933,220.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,220.91/1,035.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.98

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