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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.74, 1,630.92 and 601.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.74, 1,630.92 and 601.13 is: 901.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.74 : 1,630.92 = 601.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.74/1,630.92 = 601.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.74x = 1,630.92 × 601.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.74x = 980,393.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,393.30/1,087.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.31

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