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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.02, 1,958.32 and 602.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.02, 1,958.32 and 602.47 is: 903.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.02 : 1,958.32 = 602.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.02/1,958.32 = 602.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.02x = 1,958.32 × 602.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.02x = 1,179,829.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,829.05/1,306.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.38

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