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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.58, 2,462.40 and 602.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.58, 2,462.40 and 602.34 is: 902.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.58 : 2,462.40 = 602.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.58/2,462.40 = 602.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.58x = 2,462.40 × 602.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.58x = 1,483,192.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,192.78/1,642.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.97

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