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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.02, 1,483.65 and 602.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.02, 1,483.65 and 602.99 is: 832.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.02 : 1,483.65 = 602.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.02/1,483.65 = 602.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.02x = 1,483.65 × 602.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.02x = 894,626.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,626.11/1,075.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.19

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