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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.97, 1,483.44 and 602.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.97, 1,483.44 and 602.88 is: 831.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.97 : 1,483.44 = 602.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.97/1,483.44 = 602.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.97x = 1,483.44 × 602.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.97x = 894,336.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,336.31/1,074.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.96

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