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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.68, 1,595.52 and 601.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.68, 1,595.52 and 601.47 is: 902.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.68 : 1,595.52 = 601.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.68/1,595.52 = 601.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.68x = 1,595.52 × 601.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.68x = 959,657.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,657.41/1,063.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.21

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