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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.94, 2,290.35 and 602.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.94, 2,290.35 and 602.22 is: 902.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.94 : 2,290.35 = 602.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.94/2,290.35 = 602.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.94x = 2,290.35 × 602.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.94x = 1,379,305.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,305.42/1,527.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.72

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