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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.48, 1,723.14 and 601.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.48, 1,723.14 and 601.02 is: 900.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.48 : 1,723.14 = 601.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.48/1,723.14 = 601.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.48x = 1,723.14 × 601.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.48x = 1,035,641.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,641.60/1,149.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.97

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