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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.95, 2,201.39 and 602.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.95, 2,201.39 and 602.33 is: 903.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.95 : 2,201.39 = 602.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.95/2,201.39 = 602.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.95x = 2,201.39 × 602.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.95x = 1,325,965.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,965.73/1,467.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.28

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