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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.53, 2,135.39 and 601.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.53, 2,135.39 and 601.70 is: 902.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.53 : 2,135.39 = 601.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.53/2,135.39 = 601.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.53x = 2,135.39 × 601.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.53x = 1,284,850.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,850.48/1,423.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.58

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