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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.56, 2,058.10 and 602.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.56, 2,058.10 and 602.04 is: 903.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.56 : 2,058.10 = 602.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.56/2,058.10 = 602.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.56x = 2,058.10 × 602.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.56x = 1,239,058.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,058.52/1,371.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.39

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