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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.96, 1,410.29 and 602.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.96, 1,410.29 and 602.26 is: 831.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.96 : 1,410.29 = 602.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.96/1,410.29 = 602.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.96x = 1,410.29 × 602.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.96x = 849,361.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,361.26/1,021.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.11

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