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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.13, 1,501.89 and 902.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.13, 1,501.89 and 902.20 is: 1,244.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.13 : 1,501.89 = 902.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.13/1,501.89 = 902.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.13x = 1,501.89 × 902.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.13x = 1,355,005.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,005.16/1,089.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.12

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