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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.05, 1,554.04 and 602.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.05, 1,554.04 and 602.88 is: 904.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.05 : 1,554.04 = 602.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.05/1,554.04 = 602.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.05x = 1,554.04 × 602.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.05x = 936,899.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,899.64/1,036.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.30

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