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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.12, 1,381.05 and 602.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.12, 1,381.05 and 602.66 is: 831.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.12 : 1,381.05 = 602.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.12/1,381.05 = 602.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.12x = 1,381.05 × 602.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.12x = 832,307.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,307.05/1,001.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.38

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