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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.02, 1,956.83 and 601.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.02, 1,956.83 and 601.47 is: 901.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.02 : 1,956.83 = 601.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.02/1,956.83 = 601.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.02x = 1,956.83 × 601.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.02x = 1,176,971.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,971.53/1,305.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.88

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