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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.84, 1,876.62 and 602.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.84, 1,876.62 and 602.28 is: 902.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.84 : 1,876.62 = 602.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.84/1,876.62 = 602.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.84x = 1,876.62 × 602.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.84x = 1,130,250.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,250.69/1,251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.87

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