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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.48, 1,290.20 and 601.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.48, 1,290.20 and 601.74 is: 901.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.48 : 1,290.20 = 601.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.48/1,290.20 = 601.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.48x = 1,290.20 × 601.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.48x = 776,361.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,361.94/861.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.20

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