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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.72, 1,410.18 and 602.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.72, 1,410.18 and 602.32 is: 831.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.72 : 1,410.18 = 602.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.72/1,410.18 = 602.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.72x = 1,410.18 × 602.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.72x = 849,379.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,379.62/1,021.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.32

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