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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.40, 1,826.40 and 602.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.40, 1,826.40 and 602.20 is: 902.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.40 : 1,826.40 = 602.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.40/1,826.40 = 602.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.40x = 1,826.40 × 602.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.40x = 1,099,858.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,858.08/1,218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.71

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