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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.87, 1,410.18 and 602.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.87, 1,410.18 and 602.22 is: 831.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.87 : 1,410.18 = 602.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.87/1,410.18 = 602.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.87x = 1,410.18 × 602.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.87x = 849,238.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,238.60/1,021.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.06

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