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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065, 1,594.64 and 602.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065, 1,594.64 and 602.09 is: 901.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065 : 1,594.64 = 602.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065/1,594.64 = 602.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065x = 1,594.64 × 602.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065x = 960,105.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,105.81/1,065
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.51

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