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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.70, 2,135.56 and 601.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.70, 2,135.56 and 601.76 is: 902.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.70 : 2,135.56 = 601.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.70/2,135.56 = 601.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.70x = 2,135.56 × 601.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.70x = 1,285,094.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,094.59/1,423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.64

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