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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.78, 1,642.12 and 602.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.78, 1,642.12 and 602.15 is: 903.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.78 : 1,642.12 = 602.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.78/1,642.12 = 602.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.78x = 1,642.12 × 602.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.78x = 988,809.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,809.75/1,094.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.20

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