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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.55, 2,134.64 and 601.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.55, 2,134.64 and 601.37 is: 901.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.55 : 2,134.64 = 601.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.55/2,134.64 = 601.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.55x = 2,134.64 × 601.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.55x = 1,283,708.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,708.46/1,423.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.77

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