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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.98, 1,827.67 and 602.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.98, 1,827.67 and 602.97 is: 903.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.98 : 1,827.67 = 602.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.98/1,827.67 = 602.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.98x = 1,827.67 × 602.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.98x = 1,102,030.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,030.18/1,219.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.32

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