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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.96, 1,450.29 and 602.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.96, 1,450.29 and 602.90 is: 831.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.96 : 1,450.29 = 602.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.96/1,450.29 = 602.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.96x = 1,450.29 × 602.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.96x = 874,374.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,374.85/1,050.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.98

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