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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.70, 2,014.82 and 602.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.70, 2,014.82 and 602.22 is: 903.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.70 : 2,014.82 = 602.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.70/2,014.82 = 602.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.70x = 2,014.82 × 602.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.70x = 1,213,361.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,361.89/1,342.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.68

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