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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.60, 2,070.88 and 600.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.60, 2,070.88 and 600.69 is: 900.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.60 : 2,070.88 = 600.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.60/2,070.88 = 600.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.60x = 2,070.88 × 600.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.60x = 1,243,965.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,965.42/1,381.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.38

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