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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.63, 1,409.86 and 602

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.63, 1,409.86 and 602 is: 830.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.63 : 1,409.86 = 602 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.63/1,409.86 = 602/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.63x = 1,409.86 × 602
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.63x = 848,732.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,732.71/1,021.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.76

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