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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.21, 1,518.33 and 602.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.21, 1,518.33 and 602.87 is: 831.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.21 : 1,518.33 = 602.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.21/1,518.33 = 602.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.21x = 1,518.33 × 602.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.21x = 915,355.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,355.61/1,100.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.98

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