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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.11, 1,381.37 and 602.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.11, 1,381.37 and 602.67 is: 831.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.11 : 1,381.37 = 602.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.11/1,381.37 = 602.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.11x = 1,381.37 × 602.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.11x = 832,507.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,507.24/1,001.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.59

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