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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.44, 1,596.67 and 602.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.44, 1,596.67 and 602.12 is: 904.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.44 : 1,596.67 = 602.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.44/1,596.67 = 602.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.44x = 1,596.67 × 602.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.44x = 961,389.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,389.43/1,063.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.04

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