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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.61, 1,483.01 and 602.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.61, 1,483.01 and 602.52 is: 831.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.61 : 1,483.01 = 602.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.61/1,483.01 = 602.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.61x = 1,483.01 × 602.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.61x = 893,543.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,543.19/1,074.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.50

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