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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.98, 2,152.91 and 602.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.98, 2,152.91 and 602.20 is: 902.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.98 : 2,152.91 = 602.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.98/2,152.91 = 602.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.98x = 2,152.91 × 602.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.98x = 1,296,482.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,482.40/1,436.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.23

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