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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.44, 2,073.16 and 602.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.44, 2,073.16 and 602.40 is: 903.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.44 : 2,073.16 = 602.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.44/2,073.16 = 602.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.44x = 2,073.16 × 602.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.44x = 1,248,871.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,871.58/1,382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.38

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