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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.42, 1,482.77 and 602.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.42, 1,482.77 and 602.36 is: 831.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.42 : 1,482.77 = 602.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.42/1,482.77 = 602.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.42x = 1,482.77 × 602.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.42x = 893,161.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,161.34/1,074.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.30

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