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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.15, 1,449.26 and 602.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.15, 1,449.26 and 602.02 is: 830.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.15 : 1,449.26 = 602.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.15/1,449.26 = 602.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.15x = 1,449.26 × 602.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.15x = 872,483.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,483.51/1,050.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.82

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