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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.16, 1,826.70 and 600.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.16, 1,826.70 and 600.84 is: 901.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.16 : 1,826.70 = 600.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.16/1,826.70 = 600.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.16x = 1,826.70 × 600.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.16x = 1,097,554.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,554.43/1,217.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.73

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