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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.27, 1,482.51 and 602.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.27, 1,482.51 and 602.16 is: 830.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.27 : 1,482.51 = 602.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.27/1,482.51 = 602.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.27x = 1,482.51 × 602.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.27x = 892,708.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,708.22/1,074.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.99

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