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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.14, 1,826.52 and 601.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.14, 1,826.52 and 601.27 is: 902.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.14 : 1,826.52 = 601.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.14/1,826.52 = 601.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.14x = 1,826.52 × 601.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.14x = 1,098,231.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,231.68/1,217.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.31

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