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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.22, 1,442.01 and 602.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.22, 1,442.01 and 602.96 is: 831.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.22 : 1,442.01 = 602.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.22/1,442.01 = 602.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.22x = 1,442.01 × 602.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.22x = 869,474.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,474.35/1,045.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.86

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