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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.41, 2,135.34 and 601.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.41, 2,135.34 and 601.69 is: 902.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.41 : 2,135.34 = 601.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.41/2,135.34 = 601.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.41x = 2,135.34 × 601.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.41x = 1,284,805.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,805.13/1,423.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.63

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