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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.39, 2,133.77 and 601.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.39, 2,133.77 and 601.05 is: 901.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.39 : 2,133.77 = 601.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.39/2,133.77 = 601.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.39x = 2,133.77 × 601.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.39x = 1,282,499.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,499.45/1,422.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.65

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