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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.33, 1,441.74 and 902.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.33, 1,441.74 and 902.39 is: 1,246.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.33 : 1,441.74 = 902.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.33/1,441.74 = 902.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.33x = 1,441.74 × 902.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.33x = 1,301,011.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,011.76/1,043.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.98

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