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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.11, 1,903.37 and 602.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.11, 1,903.37 and 602.30 is: 902.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.11 : 1,903.37 = 602.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.11/1,903.37 = 602.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.11x = 1,903.37 × 602.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.11x = 1,146,390.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,390.23/1,270.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.59

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