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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.04, 1,875.68 and 601.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.04, 1,875.68 and 601.44 is: 901.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.04 : 1,875.68 = 601.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.04/1,875.68 = 601.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.04x = 1,875.68 × 601.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.04x = 1,128,108.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,108.98/1,251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.74

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