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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.92, 1,410.23 and 602.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.92, 1,410.23 and 602.29 is: 831.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.92 : 1,410.23 = 602.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.92/1,410.23 = 602.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.92x = 1,410.23 × 602.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.92x = 849,366.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,366.73/1,021.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.15

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