Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.65, 1,422 and 602.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 948.65, 1,422 and 602.24 is: 902.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
948.65 : 1,422 = 602.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
948.65/1,422 = 602.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
948.65x = 1,422 × 602.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
948.65x = 856,378.17 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 856,378.17/948.65 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 902.74
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