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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.54, 2,059.35 and 602.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.54, 2,059.35 and 602.50 is: 903.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.54 : 2,059.35 = 602.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.54/2,059.35 = 602.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.54x = 2,059.35 × 602.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.54x = 1,240,758.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,758.38/1,372.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.99

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