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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.72, 1,875.96 and 602.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.72, 1,875.96 and 602.10 is: 902.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.72 : 1,875.96 = 602.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.72/1,875.96 = 602.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.72x = 1,875.96 × 602.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.72x = 1,129,515.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,515.52/1,251.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.37

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