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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.06, 1,724.34 and 601.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.06, 1,724.34 and 601.08 is: 902.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.06 : 1,724.34 = 601.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.06/1,724.34 = 601.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.06x = 1,724.34 × 601.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.06x = 1,036,466.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,466.29/1,149.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.01

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