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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.33, 1,593.68 and 601.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.33, 1,593.68 and 601.58 is: 901.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.33 : 1,593.68 = 601.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.33/1,593.68 = 601.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.33x = 1,593.68 × 601.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.33x = 958,718.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,718.03/1,063.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.62

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