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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.14, 1,197.05 and 602.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.14, 1,197.05 and 602.48 is: 831.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.14 : 1,197.05 = 602.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.14/1,197.05 = 602.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.14x = 1,197.05 × 602.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.14x = 721,197.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,197.84/867.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.69

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