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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.08, 2,202.12 and 601.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.08, 2,202.12 and 601.80 is: 902.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.08 : 2,202.12 = 601.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.08/2,202.12 = 601.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.08x = 2,202.12 × 601.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.08x = 1,325,235.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,235.82/1,468.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.70

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