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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.15, 2,134.95 and 601.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.15, 2,134.95 and 601.43 is: 902.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.15 : 2,134.95 = 601.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.15/2,134.95 = 601.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.15x = 2,134.95 × 601.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.15x = 1,284,009.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,009.30/1,423.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.23

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