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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.84, 1,519.74 and 602.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.84, 1,519.74 and 602.79 is: 904.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.84 : 1,519.74 = 602.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.84/1,519.74 = 602.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.84x = 1,519.74 × 602.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.84x = 916,084.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,084.07/1,012.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.47

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