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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.98, 1,410.36 and 602.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.98, 1,410.36 and 602.35 is: 831.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.98 : 1,410.36 = 602.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.98/1,410.36 = 602.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.98x = 1,410.36 × 602.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.98x = 849,535.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,535.88/1,021.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.26

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