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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.37, 2,135.82 and 602.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.37, 2,135.82 and 602.21 is: 903.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.37 : 2,135.82 = 602.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.37/2,135.82 = 602.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.37x = 2,135.82 × 602.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.37x = 1,286,212.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,212.16/1,423.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.64

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