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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.22, 1,635.79 and 602.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.22, 1,635.79 and 602.71 is: 904.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.22 : 1,635.79 = 602.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.22/1,635.79 = 602.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.22x = 1,635.79 × 602.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.22x = 985,901.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,901.39/1,090.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.31

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