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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.76, 1,632.09 and 601.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.76, 1,632.09 and 601.15 is: 901.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.76 : 1,632.09 = 601.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.76/1,632.09 = 601.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.76x = 1,632.09 × 601.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.76x = 981,130.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,130.90/1,087.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.97

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