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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.68, 1,402.68 and 602.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.68, 1,402.68 and 602.68 is: 831.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.68 : 1,402.68 = 602.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.68/1,402.68 = 602.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.68x = 1,402.68 × 602.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.68x = 845,367.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,367.18/1,016.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.50

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