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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.82, 1,409.96 and 602.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.82, 1,409.96 and 602.08 is: 830.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.82 : 1,409.96 = 602.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.82/1,409.96 = 602.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.82x = 1,409.96 × 602.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.82x = 848,908.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,908.72/1,021.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.78

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