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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.62, 1,958.76 and 602.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.62, 1,958.76 and 602.49 is: 903.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.62 : 1,958.76 = 602.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.62/1,958.76 = 602.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.62x = 1,958.76 × 602.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.62x = 1,180,133.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,133.31/1,305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.89

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