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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,479.61, 2,218.51 and 602.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,479.61, 2,218.51 and 602.07 is: 902.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,479.61 : 2,218.51 = 602.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,479.61/2,218.51 = 602.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,479.61x = 2,218.51 × 602.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,479.61x = 1,335,698.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,698.32/1,479.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.74

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