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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.32, 2,656.40 and 601.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.32, 2,656.40 and 601.02 is: 901.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.32 : 2,656.40 = 601.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.32/2,656.40 = 601.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.32x = 2,656.40 × 601.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.32x = 1,596,549.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,549.53/1,771.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.33

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