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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.94, 2,199.99 and 601.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.94, 2,199.99 and 601.78 is: 901.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.94 : 2,199.99 = 601.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.94/2,199.99 = 601.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.94x = 2,199.99 × 601.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.94x = 1,323,909.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,909.98/1,467.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.88

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