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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.01, 1,831.24 and 604.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.01, 1,831.24 and 604.50 is: 906.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.01 : 1,831.24 = 604.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.01/1,831.24 = 604.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.01x = 1,831.24 × 604.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.01x = 1,106,978.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,978.47/1,221.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.61

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