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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.53, 2,150.98 and 600.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.53, 2,150.98 and 600.90 is: 901.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.53 : 2,150.98 = 600.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.53/2,150.98 = 600.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.53x = 2,150.98 × 600.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.53x = 1,292,528.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,528.10/1,434.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.01

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