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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.22, 1,943.24 and 602.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.22, 1,943.24 and 602.95 is: 903.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.22 : 1,943.24 = 602.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.22/1,943.24 = 602.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.22x = 1,943.24 × 602.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.22x = 1,171,666.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,666.84/1,297.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.21

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