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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.53, 1,595.30 and 601.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.53, 1,595.30 and 601.22 is: 901.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.53 : 1,595.30 = 601.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.53/1,595.30 = 601.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.53x = 1,595.30 × 601.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.53x = 959,127.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,127.25/1,063.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.83

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