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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.02, 1,631.90 and 602.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.02, 1,631.90 and 602.22 is: 902.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.02 : 1,631.90 = 602.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.02/1,631.90 = 602.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.02x = 1,631.90 × 602.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.02x = 982,762.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,762.82/1,089.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.43

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