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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.83, 2,135.63 and 602.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.83, 2,135.63 and 602.59 is: 903.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.83 : 2,135.63 = 602.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.83/2,135.63 = 602.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.83x = 2,135.63 × 602.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.83x = 1,286,906.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,906.27/1,424.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.20

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