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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.11, 2,134.95 and 601.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.11, 2,134.95 and 601.38 is: 902.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.11 : 2,134.95 = 601.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.11/2,134.95 = 601.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.11x = 2,134.95 × 601.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.11x = 1,283,916.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,916.23/1,423.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.19

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