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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.59, 1,634.40 and 602.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.59, 1,634.40 and 602.43 is: 902.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.59 : 1,634.40 = 602.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.59/1,634.40 = 602.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.59x = 1,634.40 × 602.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.59x = 984,611.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,611.59/1,090.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.82

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