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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.04, 1,486.38 and 902.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.04, 1,486.38 and 902.08 is: 1,244.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.04 : 1,486.38 = 902.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.04/1,486.38 = 902.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.04x = 1,486.38 × 902.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.04x = 1,340,833.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,833.67/1,077.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.92

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