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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.62, 1,482.90 and 602.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.62, 1,482.90 and 602.48 is: 831.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.62 : 1,482.90 = 602.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.62/1,482.90 = 602.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.62x = 1,482.90 × 602.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.62x = 893,417.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,417.59/1,074.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.38

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