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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.84, 2,133.82 and 601.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.84, 2,133.82 and 601.09 is: 901.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.84 : 2,133.82 = 601.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.84/2,133.82 = 601.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.84x = 2,133.82 × 601.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.84x = 1,282,617.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,617.86/1,422.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.45

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