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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.09, 1,997.92 and 602.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.09, 1,997.92 and 602.11 is: 902.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.09 : 1,997.92 = 602.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.09/1,997.92 = 602.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.09x = 1,997.92 × 602.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.09x = 1,202,967.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,967.61/1,333.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.39

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