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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.93, 2,133.17 and 601.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.93, 2,133.17 and 601.79 is: 902.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.93 : 2,133.17 = 601.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.93/2,133.17 = 601.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.93x = 2,133.17 × 601.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.93x = 1,283,717.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,717.37/1,422.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.16

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