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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.32, 2,055.60 and 600.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.32, 2,055.60 and 600.36 is: 901.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.32 : 2,055.60 = 600.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.32/2,055.60 = 600.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.32x = 2,055.60 × 600.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.32x = 1,234,100.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,100.02/1,369.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.25

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