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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.96, 2,056.82 and 602.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.96, 2,056.82 and 602.36 is: 903.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.96 : 2,056.82 = 602.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.96/2,056.82 = 602.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.96x = 2,056.82 × 602.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.96x = 1,238,946.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,946.10/1,371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.05

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