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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.82, 1,641.75 and 601.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.82, 1,641.75 and 601.70 is: 901.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.82 : 1,641.75 = 601.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.82/1,641.75 = 601.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.82x = 1,641.75 × 601.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.82x = 987,832.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,832.77/1,095.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.46

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