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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.67, 1,827.20 and 602.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.67, 1,827.20 and 602.65 is: 902.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.67 : 1,827.20 = 602.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.67/1,827.20 = 602.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.67x = 1,827.20 × 602.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.67x = 1,101,162.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,162.08/1,219.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.84

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