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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.10, 1,426.04 and 602.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.10, 1,426.04 and 602.60 is: 905.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.10 : 1,426.04 = 602.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.10/1,426.04 = 602.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.10x = 1,426.04 × 602.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.10x = 859,330.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,330.37/949.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.42

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