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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.97, 1,942.86 and 602.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.97, 1,942.86 and 602.67 is: 902.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.97 : 1,942.86 = 602.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.97/1,942.86 = 602.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.97x = 1,942.86 × 602.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.97x = 1,170,903.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,903.44/1,296.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.80

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