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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.14, 2,202.21 and 602.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.14, 2,202.21 and 602.25 is: 903.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.14 : 2,202.21 = 602.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.14/2,202.21 = 602.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.14x = 2,202.21 × 602.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.14x = 1,326,280.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,280.97/1,468.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.38

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