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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.46, 1,508.89 and 902.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.46, 1,508.89 and 902.14 is: 1,345.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.46 : 1,508.89 = 902.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.46/1,508.89 = 902.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.46x = 1,508.89 × 902.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.46x = 1,361,230.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,230.02/1,011.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.81

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