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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.94, 1,597.42 and 602.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.94, 1,597.42 and 602.63 is: 904.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.94 : 1,597.42 = 602.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.94/1,597.42 = 602.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.94x = 1,597.42 × 602.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.94x = 962,645.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,645.23/1,063.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.79

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