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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.92, 1,724.94 and 602.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.92, 1,724.94 and 602.82 is: 903.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.92 : 1,724.94 = 602.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.92/1,724.94 = 602.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.92x = 1,724.94 × 602.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.92x = 1,039,828.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,828.33/1,150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.48

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