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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.07, 1,642.13 and 601.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.07, 1,642.13 and 601.94 is: 901.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.07 : 1,642.13 = 601.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.07/1,642.13 = 601.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.07x = 1,642.13 × 601.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.07x = 988,467.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,467.09/1,096.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.83

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