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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.98, 2,071.95 and 601.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.98, 2,071.95 and 601.84 is: 902.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.98 : 2,071.95 = 601.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.98/2,071.95 = 601.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.98x = 2,071.95 × 601.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.98x = 1,246,974.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,974.95/1,381.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.31

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