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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.12, 2,135.76 and 601.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.12, 2,135.76 and 601.94 is: 902.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.12 : 2,135.76 = 601.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.12/2,135.76 = 601.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.12x = 2,135.76 × 601.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.12x = 1,285,599.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,599.37/1,424.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.73

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