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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.19, 1,562.97 and 602.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.19, 1,562.97 and 602.90 is: 904.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.19 : 1,562.97 = 602.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.19/1,562.97 = 602.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.19x = 1,562.97 × 602.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.19x = 942,306.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,306.80/1,042.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.16

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