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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.83, 1,423.08 and 902.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.83, 1,423.08 and 902.61 is: 1,242.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.83 : 1,423.08 = 902.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.83/1,423.08 = 902.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.83x = 1,423.08 × 902.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.83x = 1,284,486.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,486.24/1,033.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.45

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