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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.15, 1,723.33 and 601.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.15, 1,723.33 and 601.51 is: 901.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.15 : 1,723.33 = 601.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.15/1,723.33 = 601.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.15x = 1,723.33 × 601.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.15x = 1,036,600.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,600.23/1,150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.27

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