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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.04, 1,381.41 and 602.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.04, 1,381.41 and 602.70 is: 831.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.04 : 1,381.41 = 602.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.04/1,381.41 = 602.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.04x = 1,381.41 × 602.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.04x = 832,568.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,568.90/1,001.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.71

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