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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.89, 1,545.83 and 902.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.89, 1,545.83 and 902.36 is: 1,241.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.89 : 1,545.83 = 902.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.89/1,545.83 = 902.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.89x = 1,545.83 × 902.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.89x = 1,394,882.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,882.92/1,123.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.12

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