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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.68, 2,056.74 and 601.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.68, 2,056.74 and 601.72 is: 902.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.68 : 2,056.74 = 601.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.68/2,056.74 = 601.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.68x = 2,056.74 × 601.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.68x = 1,237,581.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,581.59/1,370.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.90

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