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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.04, 1,901.15 and 600.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.04, 1,901.15 and 600.56 is: 900.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.04 : 1,901.15 = 600.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.04/1,901.15 = 600.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.04x = 1,901.15 × 600.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.04x = 1,141,758.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,758.65/1,268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.41

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