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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.69, 2,955.02 and 601.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.69, 2,955.02 and 601.69 is: 902.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.69 : 2,955.02 = 601.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.69/2,955.02 = 601.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.69x = 2,955.02 × 601.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.69x = 1,777,995.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,995.59/1,969.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.68

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