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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.52, 2,136.32 and 602.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.52, 2,136.32 and 602.20 is: 903.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.52 : 2,136.32 = 602.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.52/2,136.32 = 602.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.52x = 2,136.32 × 602.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.52x = 1,286,491.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,491.90/1,423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.74

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