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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.83, 1,519.83 and 902.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.83, 1,519.83 and 902.77 is: 1,245.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.83 : 1,519.83 = 902.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.83/1,519.83 = 902.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.83x = 1,519.83 × 902.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.83x = 1,372,053.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,053.13/1,101.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.26

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