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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.93, 1,630.50 and 601.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.93, 1,630.50 and 601.30 is: 901.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.93 : 1,630.50 = 601.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.93/1,630.50 = 601.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.93x = 1,630.50 × 601.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.93x = 980,419.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,419.65/1,087.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.18

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