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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.58, 1,545.39 and 902.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.58, 1,545.39 and 902.04 is: 1,240.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.58 : 1,545.39 = 902.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.58/1,545.39 = 902.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.58x = 1,545.39 × 902.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.58x = 1,394,003.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,003.60/1,123.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.68

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