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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.02, 1,725.57 and 602.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.02, 1,725.57 and 602.73 is: 904.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.02 : 1,725.57 = 602.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.02/1,725.57 = 602.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.02x = 1,725.57 × 602.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.02x = 1,040,052.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,052.81/1,150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.38

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