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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.17, 1,482.34 and 602.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.17, 1,482.34 and 602.07 is: 830.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.17 : 1,482.34 = 602.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.17/1,482.34 = 602.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.17x = 1,482.34 × 602.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.17x = 892,472.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,472.44/1,074.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.85

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