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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.31, 1,482.42 and 602.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.31, 1,482.42 and 602.23 is: 831.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.31 : 1,482.42 = 602.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.31/1,482.42 = 602.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.31x = 1,482.42 × 602.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.31x = 892,757.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,757.80/1,074.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.01

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