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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.54, 2,055.81 and 600.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.54, 2,055.81 and 600.50 is: 900.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.54 : 2,055.81 = 600.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.54/2,055.81 = 600.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.54x = 2,055.81 × 600.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.54x = 1,234,513.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,513.91/1,370.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.75

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