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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.89, 1,410.19 and 602.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.89, 1,410.19 and 602.27 is: 831.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.89 : 1,410.19 = 602.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.89/1,410.19 = 602.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.89x = 1,410.19 × 602.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.89x = 849,311.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,311.86/1,021.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.12

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