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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.86, 1,522.17 and 602.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.86, 1,522.17 and 602.10 is: 904.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.86 : 1,522.17 = 602.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.86/1,522.17 = 602.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.86x = 1,522.17 × 602.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.86x = 916,498.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,498.56/1,012.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.86

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