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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.65, 1,411.73 and 602.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.65, 1,411.73 and 602.86 is: 832.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.65 : 1,411.73 = 602.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.65/1,411.73 = 602.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.65x = 1,411.73 × 602.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.65x = 851,065.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,065.47/1,022.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.22

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