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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.56, 2,055.84 and 601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.56, 2,055.84 and 601 is: 901.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.56 : 2,055.84 = 601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.56/2,055.84 = 601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.56x = 2,055.84 × 601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.56x = 1,235,559.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,559.84/1,370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.50

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