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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.74, 1,889.73 and 602.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.74, 1,889.73 and 602.21 is: 902.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.74 : 1,889.73 = 602.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.74/1,889.73 = 602.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.74x = 1,889.73 × 602.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.74x = 1,138,013.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,013.71/1,260.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.66

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