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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.62, 2,136.24 and 601.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.62, 2,136.24 and 601.83 is: 903.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.62 : 2,136.24 = 601.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.62/2,136.24 = 601.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.62x = 2,136.24 × 601.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.62x = 1,285,653.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,653.32/1,423.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.09

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