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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.46, 2,133.37 and 602.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.46, 2,133.37 and 602.27 is: 902.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.46 : 2,133.37 = 602.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.46/2,133.37 = 602.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.46x = 2,133.37 × 602.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.46x = 1,284,864.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,864.75/1,423.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.63

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