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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.15, 1,942.02 and 601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.15, 1,942.02 and 601.20 is: 901.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.15 : 1,942.02 = 601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.15/1,942.02 = 601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.15x = 1,942.02 × 601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.15x = 1,167,542.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,542.42/1,295.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.48

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