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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.24, 1,941.68 and 601.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.24, 1,941.68 and 601.39 is: 902.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.24 : 1,941.68 = 601.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.24/1,941.68 = 601.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.24x = 1,941.68 × 601.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.24x = 1,167,697.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,697.23/1,294.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.23

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