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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.24, 1,449.46 and 602.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.24, 1,449.46 and 602.28 is: 831.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.24 : 1,449.46 = 602.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.24/1,449.46 = 602.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.24x = 1,449.46 × 602.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.24x = 872,981.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,981.52/1,050.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.22

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