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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.94, 2,135.26 and 601.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.94, 2,135.26 and 601.16 is: 902.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.94 : 2,135.26 = 601.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.94/2,135.26 = 601.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.94x = 2,135.26 × 601.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.94x = 1,283,632.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,632.90/1,422.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.10

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