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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.09, 1,568.27 and 601.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.09, 1,568.27 and 601.80 is: 901.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.09 : 1,568.27 = 601.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.09/1,568.27 = 601.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.09x = 1,568.27 × 601.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.09x = 943,774.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,774.04/1,047.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.33

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