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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.71, 2,072.44 and 601.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.71, 2,072.44 and 601.32 is: 901.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.71 : 2,072.44 = 601.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.71/2,072.44 = 601.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.71x = 2,072.44 × 601.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.71x = 1,246,204.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,204.76/1,381.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.93

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