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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.82, 1,483.12 and 602.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.82, 1,483.12 and 602.74 is: 831.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.82 : 1,483.12 = 602.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.82/1,483.12 = 602.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.82x = 1,483.12 × 602.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.82x = 893,935.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,935.75/1,074.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.71

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