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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.45, 1,382.13 and 602.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.45, 1,382.13 and 602.93 is: 832.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.45 : 1,382.13 = 602.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.45/1,382.13 = 602.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.45x = 1,382.13 × 602.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.45x = 833,327.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,327.64/1,001.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.12

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