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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.65, 1,956.26 and 601.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.65, 1,956.26 and 601.10 is: 901.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.65 : 1,956.26 = 601.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.65/1,956.26 = 601.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.65x = 1,956.26 × 601.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.65x = 1,175,899.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,899.61/1,304.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.32

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