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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.26, 1,555.32 and 602.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.26, 1,555.32 and 602.72 is: 905.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.26 : 1,555.32 = 602.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.26/1,555.32 = 602.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.26x = 1,555.32 × 602.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.26x = 937,422.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,422.47/1,035.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.49

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