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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.22, 1,876.71 and 602.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.22, 1,876.71 and 602.60 is: 903.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.22 : 1,876.71 = 602.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.22/1,876.71 = 602.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.22x = 1,876.71 × 602.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.22x = 1,130,905.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,905.45/1,252.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.12

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