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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372, 2,058 and 602.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372, 2,058 and 602.52 is: 903.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372 : 2,058 = 602.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372/2,058 = 602.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372x = 2,058 × 602.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372x = 1,239,986.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,986.16/1,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.78

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