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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.95, 1,514.90 and 902.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.95, 1,514.90 and 902.12 is: 1,243.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.95 : 1,514.90 = 902.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.95/1,514.90 = 902.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.95x = 1,514.90 × 902.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.95x = 1,366,609.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,609.50/1,098.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.56

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