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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.97, 1,483.23 and 602.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.97, 1,483.23 and 602.79 is: 831.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.97 : 1,483.23 = 602.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.97/1,483.23 = 602.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.97x = 1,483.23 × 602.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.97x = 894,076.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,076.21/1,074.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.72

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