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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.04, 2,056.56 and 601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.04, 2,056.56 and 601 is: 901.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.04 : 2,056.56 = 601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.04/2,056.56 = 601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.04x = 2,056.56 × 601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.04x = 1,235,992.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,992.56/1,371.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.50

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