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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.04, 2,135.55 and 602.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.04, 2,135.55 and 602.37 is: 903.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.04 : 2,135.55 = 602.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.04/2,135.55 = 602.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.04x = 2,135.55 × 602.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.04x = 1,286,401.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,401.67/1,424.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.34

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