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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.96, 2,054.52 and 600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.96, 2,054.52 and 600 is: 900.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.96 : 2,054.52 = 600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.96/2,054.52 = 600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.96x = 2,054.52 × 600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.96x = 1,232,712
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,712/1,368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.47

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