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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.96, 2,132.86 and 601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.96, 2,132.86 and 601 is: 900.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.96 : 2,132.86 = 601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.96/2,132.86 = 601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.96x = 2,132.86 × 601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.96x = 1,281,848.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,848.86/1,422.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.83

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