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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.36, 1,410.78 and 602.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.36, 1,410.78 and 602.74 is: 831.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.36 : 1,410.78 = 602.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.36/1,410.78 = 602.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.36x = 1,410.78 × 602.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.36x = 850,333.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,333.54/1,022.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.74

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