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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.56, 2,135.63 and 601.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.56, 2,135.63 and 601.84 is: 902.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.56 : 2,135.63 = 601.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.56/2,135.63 = 601.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.56x = 2,135.63 × 601.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.56x = 1,285,307.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,307.56/1,423.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.88

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