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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.16, 1,941.66 and 602.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.16, 1,941.66 and 602.33 is: 902.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.16 : 1,941.66 = 602.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.16/1,941.66 = 602.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.16x = 1,941.66 × 602.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.16x = 1,169,510.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,510.36/1,295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.99

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