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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.62, 1,723.93 and 601.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.62, 1,723.93 and 601.19 is: 902.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.62 : 1,723.93 = 601.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.62/1,723.93 = 601.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.62x = 1,723.93 × 601.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.62x = 1,036,399.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,399.35/1,148.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.30

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