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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.22, 2,135.21 and 601.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.22, 2,135.21 and 601.53 is: 902.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.22 : 2,135.21 = 601.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.22/2,135.21 = 601.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.22x = 2,135.21 × 601.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.22x = 1,284,385.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,385.24/1,423.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.45

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