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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.86, 1,552.10 and 602.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.86, 1,552.10 and 602.70 is: 902.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.86 : 1,552.10 = 602.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.86/1,552.10 = 602.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.86x = 1,552.10 × 602.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.86x = 935,447.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,447.66/1,036.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.19

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