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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.65, 1,409.52 and 602.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.65, 1,409.52 and 602.02 is: 830.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.65 : 1,409.52 = 602.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.65/1,409.52 = 602.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.65x = 1,409.52 × 602.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.65x = 848,559.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,559.23/1,021.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.58

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