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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.51, 1,410.81 and 602.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.51, 1,410.81 and 602.82 is: 831.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.51 : 1,410.81 = 602.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.51/1,410.81 = 602.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.51x = 1,410.81 × 602.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.51x = 850,464.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,464.48/1,022.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.75

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