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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.40, 1,674.90 and 902.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.40, 1,674.90 and 902.40 is: 1,351.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.40 : 1,674.90 = 902.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.40/1,674.90 = 902.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.40x = 1,674.90 × 902.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.40x = 1,511,429.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,429.76/1,118.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.42

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