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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.36, 1,559.02 and 601.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.36, 1,559.02 and 601.27 is: 901.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.36 : 1,559.02 = 601.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.36/1,559.02 = 601.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.36x = 1,559.02 × 601.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.36x = 937,381.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,381.15/1,039.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.89

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