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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.62, 1,633.23 and 601.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.62, 1,633.23 and 601.62 is: 903.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.62 : 1,633.23 = 601.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.62/1,633.23 = 601.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.62x = 1,633.23 × 601.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.62x = 982,583.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,583.83/1,087.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.43

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