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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.70, 1,383.14 and 604.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.70, 1,383.14 and 604.09 is: 833.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.70 : 1,383.14 = 604.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.70/1,383.14 = 604.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.70x = 1,383.14 × 604.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.70x = 835,539.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,539.09/1,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.29

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