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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.87, 1,440.24 and 902.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.87, 1,440.24 and 902.32 is: 1,246.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.87 : 1,440.24 = 902.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.87/1,440.24 = 902.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.87x = 1,440.24 × 902.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.87x = 1,299,557.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,557.36/1,042.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.14

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