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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.65, 2,070.72 and 600.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.65, 2,070.72 and 600.72 is: 900.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.65 : 2,070.72 = 600.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.65/2,070.72 = 600.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.65x = 2,070.72 × 600.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.65x = 1,243,922.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,922.92/1,381.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.32

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