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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.77, 1,483.20 and 602.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.77, 1,483.20 and 602.66 is: 831.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.77 : 1,483.20 = 602.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.77/1,483.20 = 602.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.77x = 1,483.20 × 602.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.77x = 893,857.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,857.90/1,074.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.68

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