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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074, 1,482.11 and 601.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074, 1,482.11 and 601.90 is: 830.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074 : 1,482.11 = 601.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074/1,482.11 = 601.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074x = 1,482.11 × 601.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074x = 892,075.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,075.29/1,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.61

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