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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.68, 2,055.84 and 600.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.68, 2,055.84 and 600.56 is: 900.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.68 : 2,055.84 = 600.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.68/2,055.84 = 600.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.68x = 2,055.84 × 600.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.68x = 1,234,655.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,655.27/1,371.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.10

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