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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.06, 2,074.01 and 602.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.06, 2,074.01 and 602.03 is: 903.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.06 : 2,074.01 = 602.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.06/2,074.01 = 602.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.06x = 2,074.01 × 602.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.06x = 1,248,618.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,618.42/1,382.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.45

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